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Farmer fall-out as Government sets 25% emissions target < DAN DOONER

There has been widespread anger among many farming communities this week following the Government’s decision to agree to a 25 per cent cut in greenhouse gas emissions from the agriculture sector as part of plans to reduce national emissions by 51 per cent by 2030.

IFA President Tim Cullinan said the announcment was a potentially devastating blow for Irish farming and the rural economy.

He said the deal between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party was about the survival of the Government rather than the survival of rural Ireland.

Mr. Cullinan accused the Government of agreeing to a target “without any pathway to get there or any budget to assist farmers to reduce emissions”.

“I want to make it clear that any attempt to undermine farmers’ livelihoods or the viability of sector, in order to achieve these targets, will be opposed vigorously by the IFA,” Mr Cullinan said.

“The Government will have to come forward with real proposals and proper funding to support climate measures including on-farm renewable energy – and ensure that farmers get full credit for this,” he said.

“We are still strongly of the view that the Government has not complied

with the requirements in the Climate Act in relation to carbon leakage and the distinct characteristics of biogenic methane. These will have to be taken on board by the Government”.

A number of other farming bodies have echoed criticism of the announcement with ICMSA President Pat McCormack accusing the Government of “making a difficult situation impossible”.

“If the historic process and transition is to win the confidence that will be necessary for it to succeed, then it sim-

ply must be realistic. If it is not realistic – and 25 per cent is not realistic – then the whole process loses all momentum, trust and confidence,” he said.

The President of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association, Vincent Roddy, pointed to the proposed increase of Brazil’s national herd and said the emissions target was “an Irish solution to a global problem”. He added that the 25 per cent target would impact heavily on rural areas and urged the Government to readdress the situation.

ICSA President Dermot Kelleher called for a blanket ban on meat imports from outside the EU and said the Government must now “step up to the plate” to provide financial supports for farmers.

“It is deeply regrettable that the Government has put in place hugely challenging targets without any clear plan for farmers on how 25 per cent can be achieved,” he said.

“When farmers have pointed this out, they have been subjected to relentless attacks by a vociferous lobby who have

refused to listen to real concerns about how this can be practically achieved without destroying farm viability”.

Meanwhile, local TD Denis Naughten called on the Government to reassure farmers that if other sectors failed to achieve their targets then farmers would not be faced with an event bigger target by 2030.

Deputy Naughten called for a “clear roadmap” to be set out on how to practically achieve a 51 per cent national emissions reduction target by 2030.

“The fact that 37 per cent of our population live in isolated rural areas and are reliant to such a huge extent on solid and oil-fired central heating are examples of these unique challenges,” he said, pointing to the National Broadband Plan as a possible solution to the pollution caused by commuters.

“Despite the investment in public transport, up to half of all people commute to work in Dublin by car. BusConnects hopes to make public transport more attractive, but we also need disincentives to bring the car into the city,” he said.

The Independent TD added that the €500 million Climate Action Fund must be used to stimulate innovative solutions.

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PAUL HEALY’S WEEK A column by Roscommon People editor

paul@roscommonpeople.ie of Monday morning.

As I wrote here last week, the entire tournament was very enjoyable, and a tremendous success.

There were over 90,000 people in Wembley for Sunday’s final (in which England beat Germany 2-1 after extra-time).

I was glad for England.

They had a great tournament, showing great skill and persistence, and it was nice to see an English football team get over the line after so many disappointments in the past.

Stunning stuff from Meath ladies on Sunday too, as they retained their All-Ireland crown with a convincing win over Kerry at Croke Park.

Thursday Ever since first seeing that iconic shot of him with the children in ‘The Railway Children’ in the early 1970s, I’ve been a fan of Bernard Cribbins’, who had a brilliant acting career for over 70 years.

I was sad to hear of his passing, which was announced today, leading to numerous heartfelt tributes to a much-loved British national treasure.

He starred in TV, on stage, in movies too. He had a particular association with children’s television. Many readers will remember him from Doctor Who, Worzel Gummidge, Jackanory, The Wombles, as well as numerous hit comedy films and TV shows. I was delighted, in reading tributes to him, to discover how popular he was with his peers.

Regular readers will of course forgive me for singling out Bernard’s wonderful portrayal of the very pedantic and annoying spoon salesman in one of the best episodes of Fawlty Towers (the greatest sitcom of all time; source: Paul Healy). It is a half hour plus of comedy gold, thanks mainly to Bernard and John Cleese.

Bernard Cribbins was showbiz royalty, without any affectation…gifted, versatile, truly a legend.

May he rest in peace.

Friday The moment you step into/ onto a cruiser, time seems to slow. Having been invited on a trip on the Shannon this evening (Portrun to Athlone) we very much enjoyed the experience.

On docking in Athlone, we were fortunate to get a table in the beautiful Left Bank restaurant/bistro,

Monday On Twitter, the promo read: ‘The final episode of Love Island is here’. But I’m pretty sure they only meant the final episode of this series…

Massive crowds pictured at the Roscommon Races on Tuesday evening. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

snuggled invitingly in a corner of the town’s lively Left Bank quarter.

Dinner there was excellent, the staff very friendly, and the atmosphere great. We got a taxi back to Roscommon, which is a lot of small talk, but he was a friendly chap!

Saturday The good news for Meath GAA fans is that Royal County legend Colm O’Rourke is (belatedly) taking up the management reins there, the news having been confirmed over recent days.

The bad news is he might be tempted to put everything he has ever heard from Pat Spillane and Joe Brolly into practice.

Sunday Joking aside, the appointment

of Colm O’Rourke as Meath manager is a fascinating one.

It has of course come as quite a surprise. O’Rourke will be 65 later this month and it is a rather belated debut as an inter-county manager. Of course he has had success in club management. In any event, his status in the game is that of a true legend. O’Rourke wrote an excellent article in today’s Sunday Independent explaining his rationale for the shock move. Time will tell whether or not it is an ill-fated, romanticised step, an inspired one, or something in between.

He was one of the greatest players ever to play the game.

In my book ‘The Search for Sam’ – published in 1995 – I wrote of my journey around Ireland attending games that Jason Sherlock-themed year.

At the end of that year’s Leinster final, O’Rourke went out of his way to seek out several

Dublin opponents and shake their hands.

It was quite poignant.

He hadn’t announced his retirement, but it was fairly obvious that the fateful day had come.

I wrote: “…Colm O’Rourke’s concern is to express to Dublin players his acceptance that the best team have won. He is still there, the number thirteen we first saw in 1977, his leg bandaged, and still searching for his conquerors. Then, as I stand in the Hogan and watch, the crowd finally engulfs him and Colm O’Rourke is gone”.

He’s back now, in another guise, and it will be fascinating to observe.

Sunday After joining the huge crowd at Cemetery Mass in the beautiful graveyard in Bornacoola, we had Sunday lunch in Cox’s

Steakhouse in Dromod.

Many readers will be well aware of this landmark restaurant/bar. After all the anguish the hospitality industry went through during the peak of the pandemic, it’s great to see such establishments buzzing again.

That was certainly the case in Cox’s today, with lots of people about. As ever, the food was excellent. A beautiful new outdoor bar area – complete with a large TV screen behind the counter – adds nicely to the excellent ambience at this hostelry.

Monday In England, they’re still celebrating a great win in the Euro 2022 final by ‘The Lionesses’, the English women’s football team. I recorded the game and caught up with the action in the early hours

Tuesday Reports of a huge crowd at Roscommon Races this evening, which is great news. We have a few photographs in today’s issue, and Tom Red’s review is on page 52. More coverage online and next week.

Wednesday News earlier today – perhaps not entirely surprising – that Anthony Cunningham has stepped down as Roscommon senior football manager.

While the championship was a big disappointment this season, Cunningham achieved some success with Roscommon, including winning a Connacht title and promotions to Division One. A new era awaits.

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Search begins for new manager as Cunningham steps down < SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon GAA confirmed yesterday afternoon (Wednesday) that Anthony Cunningham has decided to step down from his role as manager of the Roscommon senior footballers.

Cunningham informed the County Board of his wish not to be considered for a fifth year as manager following a season which saw the team promoted to the Allianz NFL Division One before suffering disappointing defeats in both the Connacht final (against Galway) and All-Ireland qualifiers (against Clare).

Cunningham was first appointed in November 2018 and led Roscommon to a memorable Connacht Championship win in 2019. The Galway native also led the Rossies to two Division Two titles, firstly in 2020 and most recently this year. Under his stewardship, Roscommon also won the Connacht FBD League in 2019 and earned a memorable championship win over Mayo in Castlebar that same year before going on to win the Connacht title against Galway in Salthill.

Confirming the news, Roscommon GAA Chairperson Brian Carroll said:

“I want to thank Anthony for everything he has done for Roscommon football over the last four years. Anthony gave it everything while manager and we had many memorable days along the journey.

“On behalf of everyone in Roscommon I want to thank Anthony and his management teams for all their efforts and work. Anthony is one of life’s gentlemen and I wish him the very best of luck in the future”.

Roscommon GAA Executive Committee will now begin the process of appointing a new senior football manager.

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Emily Egan and Laoise Benson pictured at the Brideswell Pattern Festival on Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Claire and Ella Talty pictured at the Brideswell Pattern Festival on Sunday along with the Pink Panther. Pic: Mick McCormack

Gospel Reflection Sunday, August 7th We are born of the faith of our fathers, descending from a great cloud of witnesses whose faith is attested to on every page of Scripture (see Hebrews 12:1). We have been made His people, chosen for His own inheritance, as we sing in this Sunday’s Psalm.

The Liturgy this week sings the praises of our fathers, recalling the defining moments in our “family history”.

In the Epistle, we remember the calling of Abraham; in the First Reading we relive the night of the Exodus and the summons of the holy children of Israel. Our fathers, we are told, trusted in the Word of God, put their faith in His oaths. They were convinced that what He promised, He would do.

None of them lived to see His promises made good.

For it was not until Christ and His Church that Abraham’s descendants were made as countless as the stars and sands (see Galatians 3:16–17, 29). It was not until His Last Supper and the Eucharist that “the sacrifice… the divine institution” of that first Passover was truly fulfilled.

And now we too await the final fulfilment of what God has promised us in Christ. As Jesus tells us in this week’s Gospel, we should live with our loins girded – as the Israelites tightened their belts, cinched up their long robes and ate their Passover standing, vigilant and ready to do His will (see Exodus 12:11; 2 Kings 4:29).

The Lord will come at an hour we do not expect. He will knock on our door (see Revelation 3:20), inviting us to the wedding feast in the better homeland, the heavenly one that our fathers saw from afar, and which we begin to taste in each Eucharist.

As they did, we can wait with “sure knowledge,” His Word like a lamp lighting our path (see Psalm 119:105). Our God is faithful, and if we wait in faith, hope in His kindness, and love as we have been loved, we will receive His promised blessing and be delivered from death.

-Scott Hahn PhD, salvationhistory.com (courtesy of Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon)

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Peadar Kelly, Owen Kelly, Ciara Kelly, Luke Kelly, Mick Larkin, Helen McArdle, Sean and Gerry Curley pictured at the Brideswell Pattern Festival on Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Tom and Kevin Galvin, Marie McDonnell, Matt O’Brien, Martin Joe Mannion and Michael Fehily pictured outside Hamrock’s during the Brideswell Pattern Festival on Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Sheila and Cara Lister pictured at the Brideswell Pattern Festival on Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

John and Mary West pictured at the Brideswell Pattern Festival on Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Kerrane wants action on driving test waiting times < DAN DOONER

Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane has called for the appointment of additional testers and the extension of test centre opening times in order to reduce waiting times for driving tests.

Deputy Kerrane said figures she obtained from the Road Safety

Authority show 817 people currently waiting for a test appointment in County Roscommon.

“Last March there were over 98,000 people in the State on waiting lists to sit their driving test – this was acknowledged as mainly being due to a backlog due to Covid-19, and yet today, there are over 100,000 people waiting to sit their

driving test across the State. This figure is astounding,” she said.

“Every week, I am being contacted by people, particularly young people who are waiting for a date for their driving test. They are finding it impossible to hold down a job or plan for college in September not knowing if they will be able to get there. In rural

areas especially, a driving licence is essential.

“We need to see additional testers brought on board, longer opening times for test centres and a greater number of tests each day, and we need to see approved driving instructors and their unions consulted with in order to create a roadmap to reduce these waiting lists”.

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Athlone Gymnastics Club hosts successful end of year competition This photograph shows a performance piece performed during the recent end of year competition held at the Athlone Gymnastics Club.

Athlone Gymnastics Club recently held a very successful club competition (the first such competition to be held by the club in three years).

There were over 100 gymnasts taking part and the club were delighted to be able to invite family members into the gym to see the performances. The competition was very strong on the day with many gymnasts tied for places.

In a statement the club said: “We would like to congratulate all the gymnasts on

their achievements as it is very difficult to perform routines in front of a large crowd.

“A big thank you to the coaches, judges, helpers, and committee members who did a super job in bringing it all together.

We also want to thank all the parents for their kind support throughout the difficult Covid-19 restrictions and for supporting our recent raffle”. *To enquire about Athlone Gymnastics Club summer camps, log on to athlonegymnasticsclub.ie.

Young members of Athlone Gymnastics Club pictured enjoying their recent end of year gymnastics competition.

Swedish student cycling from Sweden to Sligo

Jonathan wants to raise awareness of climate issues

Roscommon town native, Ruth McCourt, was chosen by Galway Races Family Fun Day sponsor, Ireland West Airport, to be judge of the ‘Mad Hatters’ competition last Sunday.

Ruth chosen as ‘Mad Hatters’ judge!

Roscommon town native, Ruth McCourt, was chosen by Galway Races Family Fun Day sponsor, Ireland West Airport,

to be judge of the ‘Mad Hatters’ competition last Sunday.

‘Mad Hatters Day’ is a popular part of the Gal-

A Swedish environmental student who has been cycling from Stockholm in Sweden to Sligo to attend a Summer University course at Atlantic Technological University Sligo (ATU Sligo) is due to arrive here next Tuesday.

Jonathan Welén, a student at Mid Sweden University in Sweden, has chosen to cycle the 2,700 km journey to raise awareness of climate change and sustainability.

Jonathan is a co-host of the third International Education with Sustainability Conference, taking place from the 15th to the 17th of August

at ATU Sligo.

Most people would take the journey by plane, but not Jonathan, who opted for a ‘greener’ travelling mode as cycling from Sweden to Sligo will drastically reduce his carbon footprint.

Choosing a non-polluting way of transportation will allow him to document his journey, promote sites along the way through social media, and inspire and share knowledge about creating a sustainable future.

Jonathan invites everyone to join him on his adventure: “Most of you would fly from Sweden to Ireland;

however, I decided to travel 2,700 km by bicycle! Why? I have applied for a Summer University Course at ATU Sligo. I intend to inspire you to be a part of a sustainable future by sharing with you some of the beautiful sights I will see along the way that we need to protect. Join me!”

His cycling journey began in Stockholm on Sunday, 24th of July, and he is due to arrive in Sligo on the 9th of August. You can follow his journey on ATU Sligo Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok accounts.

way Races Summer Festival and features free activities for children as well as live bands and DJs.

Create and decorate your own toy train!

This year, Roscommon’s Donna Gilligan will be getting involved in the nationwide initiative, August Craft Month, which aims to celebrates local craft across Ireland. This is set to be the largest ever August Craft Month, with a packed programme of over 230 events in store – including workshops, exhibitions, and festivals – to allow audiences to immerse themselves in local craft.

Local craft maker and museum archaeologist Donna Gilligan will be participating in this year’s August Craft month, facilitating a very special event at Castlerea Railway Museum, where children can create and decorate their very own toy train.

Scéal Heritage are leading the unique workshop, allowing children to build, paint and decorate their own small locomotive train cab, all while learning about the story of trains. During the

workshop, children will step on board a real train in the museum, experience what it was like to be the train driver, pretend to be a passenger, and discover all about the history of trains in Ireland.

This exciting free workshop takes place on Sunday, the 21st of August, at Castlerea Railway Museum, and is suitable for children aged 7 to 12 years old. This event is free to attend, but places are limited so booking is encouraged via scealheritage@gmail. com.

August Craft Month has been organised with help from Craft NI, the Design and Crafts Council Ireland and Cork Craft and Design, who have come together to deliver a wonderful month of crafting, with events happening all over the country. For more information, and to get a feel for the craft events happening across Ireland this August, visit augustcraftmonth.org.

Swedish student, Jonathan Welén has chosen to cycle the 2,700 km journey to attend the International Education with Sustainability Conference in ATU Sligo to raise awareness of climate change and sustainability.

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NewsPeople newsbriefs Archaeology lecture on Ardcarne A lecture on the archaeology of the Parish of Ardcarne will take in the Church of Ireland, Ardcarne, on Saturday, August 13th, at 8.30 pm sharp. The lecture, which is taking place as part of National Heritage Week, will be given by Dr Kieran O’Conor of NUI Galway. Admission for this event is free.

Free training in watercraft and water conservation along Suck Valley Way A free introductory training course in watercraft and water conservation will be offered to communities along the Suck Valley Way as part of National Heritage Week.

Participants can learn more about the ecology, wildlife and biodiversity of local streams, rivers, loughs and wetlands while also gaining some practical and hands-on engagement. Ken Whelan and Jackie Hunt will be on hand to introduce you to the fascinating ecology and wildlife of the rivers, streams and loughs found along the River Suck.

The course will be held on Saturday, August 13th from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm, and on Sunday, August 14th from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm. For full information on the courses and how to register contact Anthony on 086-7866774 or Ken on 0867835900.

Serving delicious Carvery & Lounge Food daily at the Abbey Hotel Grealy’s 4* Abbey Hotel, Roscommon are serving delicious Carvery & Lounge Food daily. Carvery lunch is served from 12.30 pm to 3 pm (Monday to Friday) and 12.30 pm-4 pm at weekends.

Afternoon Tea at the Abbey Hotel Afternoon l Tea Specia

€25 pp offer ends t 31st Augus

Graveyard masses in Kileenan and Ardcarne Mass will be celebrated in Kileenan Graveyard, Knockvicar, on Saturday, August 20th, at 3 pm. Mass in Ardcarne Graveyard will be celebrated on Sunday, August 21st, at 12 noon. There will be a collection taken up in Ardcarne car park. The proceeds of this collection will go towards the cost of lighting of Ardcarne Church and Graveyard.

Big community clean-up in Rahara The Rahara Tidy Towns and Development team are asking members of the community to come together for a big August Community Clean-up on Monday, the 8th of August at 7.30 pm, meeting at Rahara Church. This is the big clean-up before Cemetery Sunday Mass. All help greatly appreciated.

Refreshments will be served.

RSPCA Church Gate Collection Roscommon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Roscommon SPCA) is holding their annual Church Gate Collection on the 6th & 7th of August at Taughmaconnell/ Moore churches. Your support as always is greatly appreciated.

Training services available with RWN Looking for progression routes to college or a job in the healthcare sector? Why not get yourself a qualification that allows you to do both, with a guaranteed job at the end.

Roscommon Women’s Network (RWN) Training Services, Castlerea, is now recruiting for all courses in healthcare, computers and retail skills. Call 094 9621690, call/text 087 2718118, or email training@rwn.ie for more information.

You can apply also online at fetchcourses.ie. Search RWN to see all available courses.

Tulsk History Society news Tulsk History Society are holding an open day for National Heritage Week, on Sunday, August 21st, from 12.30 pm to 5 pm. The events taking place as part of the open day include the unveiling of Tulsk Cemetery Information Panel, the official opening of the society’s new office (including library and archives), the launch of the Tulsk Morning Howl bulletin, and the opening of the Tulsk Macra na Feirme History Exhibition. There will be traditional music performed at the Macra Hall on the day by local musicians, as well as tea and coffee. The event is open invite, and it is hoped there will be a good attendance. Tulsk History Society (THS) continues to work on larger projects, with a significant outdoor refurbishment project due to begin in the forthcoming autumn season – more information to follow soon. THS is now accepting and encouraging new articles for the September e-newsletter. The new, printed paper bulletin will be available for free pick-up locally, and has been named ‘The Tulsk Morning Howl’ after the newsletter that Percy French ‘edited’ as a youth (with contributions from his sisters and cousins). Approximately 150 years after those early days in Cloonyquinn, THS is proud to resurrect the old title, which will now consist of old newspaper reports, and just a few interesting facts from the history of the parish!

We are also offering diners an exciting new-season Lounge Food Menu which is available seven days a week days from 4-9 pm. Early Bird menu from 3 pm.

Booking is advised, especially at weekends. Tel: 090 6626240.

At the 4 Star Abbey Hotel Roscommon our Award-Winning Chefs have crafted a tantalising Afternoon Tea experience for you to enjoy while relaxing in our luxurious lounge area.

Guests can enjoy a delightful selection of sweet and savoury treats including Goats Cheese, Cranberry & Pistachio Nut Bon Bon; Mini Brown Scone with Cream Cheese & Smoked Salmon; a selection of Finger Sandwiches including Egg Mayonnaise & Baby Spinach, Baked Ham & Mature Cheddar Cheese with Ballymaloe Relish, Chicken & Pesto Mayonnaise Wrap with Sun dried Tomato; freshly Baked Buttermilk Scones with Whipped Cream & Preserves. This is followed by delights such as Banoffi Tartlet, Carrot Cake, Fresh Fruit Meringue, Vanilla & Raspberry Ripple Cheesecake and Hazelnut Chocolate Truffle Slice. You can also add a glass wine or a snipe of prosecco or nonalcoholic cocktail.

Afternoon Tea is available Monday to Friday only. Minimum 2 persons. Booking is essential – email events@abbeyhotel.ie or telephone 090 6626240.

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Roscommon Rose to host fun run in aid of Mayo-Roscommon Hospice Event in memory of beloved aunt < DAN DOONER

Roscommon Rose Bernie Ryan will host a 5k fun run and walk this Saturday in Roscommon town in aid of Mayo-Roscommon Hospice and in memory of her beloved aunt who passed away following illness recently.

Ahead of representing the county at the Rose of Tralee Festival later this month, the 30-year-old nurse is working with the Roscommon Harriers to stage this weekend’s Hospice fundraiser in memory of Helen O’Keeffe, who sadly passed away in Roscommon University Hospital on Thursday, July 21st.

Commenting on the event this week, Bernie said: “Helen was an incredible person to all who knew her, and a huge supporter of all things Roscommon. She was an amazing mother, wife, auntie, sister and friend and was always there to help others. Now, it’s our turn to honour her memory and give something back.

“I want to take this opportunity on behalf of the O’Keeffe family to show support for Roscommon Hospital, especially St. Bridget’s Palliative Care for their amazing care and support in looking after Helen in her final days”.

Bernie says she will also be taking part in the Roscommon Half Mara-

thon on September 10th as well as the Berlin Marathon on September 25th in order to raise funds for this very worthy cause.

A GoFundMe page ‘Running For Helen’ has been set up and €2,785 has been raised so far.

“I would like to thank Roscommon Harriers and Hannon’s Hotel for their support in organising the run this Saturday (August 6th) and hope to see you all there,” Bernie concluded.

The 5km fun run and walk takes place at 10 am this Saturday from Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon town.

Donations will be accepted on the day or through the GoFundMe page.

The late Helen O’Keeffe, R.I.P.

Roscommon Rose, Bernie Ryan.

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FRANK BRANDON Maybe we need to return to some of the old ways!

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Our man Frank on how we survived in the past in colder homes; In praise of parish (GAA) pride; A wet Bank Holiday Monday…

It’s a beautiful Sunday evening, and as I relax in the warmth of the July sun, my mind is on the energy crisis and the impending trauma that we all (but particularly us older folk) are going to face when winter comes and we have to try to heat our houses.

Everywhere we look, the headlines are about the cost of heating oil and the huge jump in

the price of building materials, including everything to do with home insulation. With all the recent uncertainty about the future of coal and turf, you could be forgiven for thinking that we’ll be lucky if we don’t freeze to death between now and Christmas!

And yet, is there anything to be worried about at all? Everyone my age was born into houses that had no wall or roof insulation, no radiators, or other heating systems. We relied solely on a few open fires and a Rayburn range, or something similar.

Back in my youth, it was not uncommon to wake in the morning to the sight of icicles hanging from the bedroom windows. It was a regular occurrence that the pond across the

Parish pride!

One of the great things about the GAA is the parochial feel to it. The fact that every parish (even a halfparish like Creggs) has its own club is a huge source of local pride, and nothing stirs the population (small as it may be) like a full-blooded county championship match.

The success or otherwise of a county team is a welcome distraction, but for most clubs (especially the small rural ones) nothing can compare to the winning of a county championship – and the truth is that it doesn’t really matter what grade it was won at!

As a player, I won an U-21 medal in 1971 with the full parish team of Creggs/Glinsk, and in 1983 I

completed my tally with a Junior Championship win with Creggs.

Half a century later, I still have very fond memories of both victories and the subsequent celebrations.

Now I was no David Clifford, but when I read about his appearance (along with his brother Paudie, both All-Ireland winners with Kerry as of just over a week ago) for their club Fossa in the Kerry junior football championship against Listowel last weekend, I realised how big a deal it is to play for your local parish team. One could forgive the biggest name in county football for passing on such a game, but it just shows how much it meant to David and Paud-

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road in Featherstone’s field would be frozen so solidly that we could walk, or skate, or even play football on the frozen surface.

I have to say that it is a good few years since we had a winter where the lakes were frozen and turned into a winter wonderland/ sports paradise. The funny thing is that we were none the worse for not having all the home heating that everyone takes for granted now, when it is an absolute must-have! In my experience, the worst feeling of all was being stuck in tiny offices that had the central heating turned up to the last, where fresh air was at a premium.

In my young days, there was a very simple solution to combating the cold – i.e. wearing

ie that they would turn out for their little club just a week after their All-Ireland glory.

I can only wonder how the corner-back or full-back for Listowel slept the night before the game! If I were either of them, I’d have gone to the pub and had five or six pints of good Guinness in the hope it might put me to sleep. The thought of marking either of the Cliffords at junior level could have a detrimental effect on a fellow’s mind!

Anyway, as clubs get ready to make their bow in this year’s Roscommon championship, let’s hope for a lot of good, hard championship games – and that Creggs will win the Intermediate title!

some extra clothes. And remarkably, we made it through the winters, which were definitely much more severe than the ones we get now.

Maybe we’ve all just gone a bit soft. We’re now so used to all this heat that we think we won’t survive a winter just because everything has become so dear. However, I am of the opinion that a return to the ways of yesteryear would do no harm, and it would lead to giving out less about the rising costs, at least for a while.

If my generation could survive in poorer, colder houses, then surely it shouldn’t be beyond this much better off generation to get through what may admittedly be a more difficult winter than normal.

Bogged down with Bank Holiday weather It’s now Bank Holiday Monday as I write, and earlier today I made an unsuccessful trip to the bog to bring home some of the turf.

Just as we got there the heavens opened down on us, and after a little deliberation we decided to abort the mission. However, it might have been just as well, as I still needed to tidy up the turf shed.

So I spent a few hours labouring away, clearing out all the rubbish and stuff, all the while listening to the sound of the rain banging off the galvanised roof.

As I listened to the continuous rainfall, my heart went out to all the show and festival committees all over the place who had big events planned for the August Bank Holiday Monday. The one that immediately sprung to mind for our locality was the Fair Day in Ballygar, that and the agricultural show in Castlerea.

Meanwhile, over in Bonniconlon they were expecting up to 30,000 people to attend their spectacular show. Mike Denver, Declan Nerney and Seamus Moore, among others, were to entertain the anticipated crowd, but somehow I would imagine the terrible day would have upset a lot of well-laid plans.

It has to be soul-destroying to be hit with this type of appalling weather on the one day you really

need it to be good. After months of planning, it isn’t too much to hope for that the first day of August would be fine.

Thankfully, I know that for all the dances and events in both Ballygar and Castlerea, the crowds were out in abundance. Despite the disappointment of the day’s downpours, both festivals were a huge success.

Once upon a time, the Creggs carnival would start immediately after Ballygar! Sadly however, those days are long gone, and like so many other local carnivals, our one is but a distant – albeit very pleasant –memory.

And finally…

Our local mountain area, Mount Mary, has suffered greatly recently with the deaths of Mary Ward and Danny Brennan, both of whom were popular members of our community. Further afield, over in Portrun, Gerry Hanlon, husband of my national school classmate Theresa Cunniffe, also died recently.

To all their relatives and many friends, I express my deepest sympathies. May they rest in peace.

‘Till next week, bye for now

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€375k Outdoor Recreation funding welcomed < DAN DOONER

Outdoor adventure projects in Roscommon are set to benefit from €375,000 in funding under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) following an announcement by Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys this week.

The funding is part of a €6 million allocation aimed at around 200 projects nationwide.

The Roscommon projects to benefit include: Ballaghaderreen to Kilfree Greenway (€50,000); Donamon Masterplan (€50,000); Doon Shore, Lough Key (€30,000);

Gorthaganny Water Facilities (€27,900); Lough Key Forest Park (€30,000); Loughglynn Mass Path (€29,700); Outdoor recreation sites (€30,000); Palace Neighbourhood Park in Elphin (€18,900); Rooskey Trails (€29,250); Roscommon Walks and Cycleway (€27,900); Slatta Trails (€21,420); and a number of waymarked trails (€29,970).

A number of local public representatives welcomed the announcement this week with Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan describing it as “fantastic news” for the projects.

“All of these projects we see are testament to incredible local com-

munity groups and volunteers working with Roscommon County Council and Roscommon LEADER Partnership to develop amenities in their local area,” she said.

Fianna Fáil Senator Eugene Murphy said the allocation was “further proof that this Government is fully aware of the need to invest money throughout rural Ireland”.

Local Fine Gael councillor Liam Callaghan said the funding would be a major boost to the communities and the local economy.

Meanwhile, local Minister of State Frank Feighan also welcomed funding for projects in Leitrim and North Roscommon.

Galway footballers Shane Walsh (left) and Damien Comer (right) pictured with local auctioneer Sean Naughton at the Galway Races last week.

There was no avoiding the rain at Castlerea Agricultural Show on Monday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Brian and Cian Flanagan pictured at Castlerea Agricultural Show on Monday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Castlerea Agricultural Show

Where there muck, there’s luck! Harley Egan pictured enjoying the show (and the muck) at Castlerea Agricultural Show on Monday. Pic: Mick McCormack

There was no avoiding the rain at Castlerea Agricultural Show on Monday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Nathan Gill and Adrian Gill pictured at Castlerea Agricultural Show on Monday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Mark Winston, Darragh Sharkey, William Brandon and Dylan Sharkey pictured at Castlerea Agricultural Show on Monday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Michael Brady, Tom Winston, Michaela Watts and Owen Hester pictured at Castlerea Agricultural Show on Monday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Young attendees pictured at Castlerea Agricultural Show on Monday. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Words of wit and wisdom with MIRIAM KERINS

Chin up Rebekah…you may have lost the trial, but you haven’t lost your amuse-by date!

Rebekah Vardy

The heinous crimes of Garda Paul Moody

Paul Moody was originally charged with 35 offences following a four-year crusade of appalling abuse levelled at his terminally ill former partner, but due to concerns about his victim’s health, the prosecution reportedly accepted a plea to one count of coercive control from the disgraced former garda.

The other charges facing this odious, repulsive individual (who called his former partner ‘a dirtbox’, a ‘scumbag’, and at one stage, threatened via voicemail message to ‘stick a knife in her’) all related to assault, criminal damage, threats to kill and harassment.

This week, instead of receiving his promotion following twenty years’ service with An Garda Síochána, Moody will instead do a mere three years and three months as prisoner number 116829 in ‘a protected unit’ in either Arbour Hill or the Midlands Prison.

However, despite being a loathsome individual and a criminal, this ex-copper will still, unbelievably, receive part of his garda pension. This revelation must surely be a

Dubbed the libel case of the century, the so-called ‘WAGatha Christie’ saga – featuring that decorative duo, Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney (famous for hanging on the arms of their filthy-rich footballer hubbies) – has finally come to an end.

Personally, I hate the term WAG for its misogynistic, offensive, and demeaning undertones. Then again, since nabbing a footie star and living a luxurious WAG-lifestyle appears to have become serious business for many young girls (with some declaring it as their aspirational occupation during their school’s career day), perhaps it’s not such a terrible tag! Personally, I like to dub these ladies ‘Premier League trophy hunters’ – sorry, I mean well educated, working class women who’ve married well!

Joking aside, it’s fair to say that had these two warring wives been married to car mechanics, plumbers, chefs or taxi drivers, etc., their long drawn out, petty, hair-pulling and eye-poking spat wouldn’t have received so much as a single column inch in the redtops. But I digress…

At the core of this circus (sorry, case), which often verged on the bizarre, was the question of whether Coleen could justify her claim that former friend Rebekah was the individual who had leaked stories from her private Instagram account to reporters from the Sun newspaper. Personally, I find it strange that Coleen would be so sensitive to tales being trickled, given that publicity is the very lifeblood of these women’s existence; a loss of privacy is the price they pay for sharing every aspect of their lives both online and in the media. Their new hair and lash extensions, fake tans, weight loss, weight gain, boob implants and ever-deplet-

kick in the gut to his victim ‘Nicola’ (an extremely brave survivor) and to every decent garda on the force, especially those who did an excellent job of investigating their former colleague’s litany of heinous crimes perpetrated against a terminally ill, vulnerable woman.

While some have commented that Moody’s actions and his conviction have seriously damaged the reputation of An Garda Síochána, I have to disagree. The National Bureau of Criminal Investigation did an excellent job of following up with ‘Nicola’ when, upon examining Moody’s phone (which he’d handed in as evidence in an investigation regarding a complaint he’d made against one of his victim’s family members), they realised what he was up to. To their credit, without any delay these detectives contacted ‘Nicola’, and, in what was, in my opinion, a carefully crafted investigation and evidencegathering operation, brought about Moody’s downfall. They are to be congratulated, not Garda Paul Moody criticised.

ing selfhoods, have all been up for grabs for years.

Rooney was vindicated and Vardy lost the case, with the judge (who must have got a great laugh out of the entire spectacle) finding her evidence to be ‘manifestly inconsistent’ on ‘many occasions’ during that vitriolic and salacious fortnight in May. I’ll bet the perma-tanned one’s very sorry she sued Rooney for defamation, and not just because her reputation has taken a nasty hit, but because it’s cost her an estimated three million in legal fees. But hey, she took a gamble and she lost.

Mind you readers, had Vardy just kept her head down and her mouth shut, the public would never have been privy to the levels of nastiness to which she was prepared to plummet. I’m referring to the very personal and vile remarks she made about poor Peter Andre’s appendage! I mean, how humiliating was that? Oh, and not just for the unfortunate Peter and his missus, but for the legal professionals who’ve studied for years, only to have their expertise dragged so low they were forced to recount tawdry details of one-hit-wonder Mr Andre’s… er, ‘small chipolata’. Excruciating yet deliciously tantalising fodder for a columnist like moi, n’est-ce pas?

Bitter Becky says she’s “extremely sad and disappointed” at the verdict. But hey, chin up hon; you may have lost the trial, but you haven’t lost your amuse-by date because this soap opera is far from finished. You’ve got a tale to tell and that means a story to sell, and I’m willing to bet some lowbrow chat show host is literally chomping at the bit to offer you a six-figure sum for all the dirty deets!

Who said nobody came out of this puppet show looking good!

We all have a responsibility to spay/neuter feral cats Animal welfare charities across County Roscommon are not just overrun with ‘unwanted’ feral cats and kittens, they’re quite literally at breaking point. I find this situation to be both heartbreaking and highly unacceptable. Why? Because there are two wonderful local charities (TNR South Roscommon and Roscommon SPCA) offering seriously discounted spaying/neutering services through selected vets year-round – not just during kitten season, which runs from March, peaking in July and ending in October. In cases of genuine hardship, the small fee requested by these charities can be waived by arrangement.

To that end, there should be absolutely no excuse, none whatsoever, for anyone living in this county who finds themselves sharing their garden with a little feral or a family of ferals not to avail of these charities’ advice, guidance, and humane TNR services.

Unless of course those who notice

these little feral colonies (who’re equally protected in law as domestic cats) in their gardens/farms/business premises don’t realise the unimaginable suffering they go through as a result of their precious little lives being blighted by fights, injuries, starvation and other health issues when they’re not spayed/neutered.

Therefore, as spaying/neutering through these local TNR initiatives will keep these kitties/colonies healthier (and provide you with free vermin control), and as this is feral cat awareness week, can I urge anyone who needs the help of TNR South Roscommon or the Roscommon SPCA to get in touch with them.

We all have a responsibility to these cats to stop their suffering, stop their pain, stop the spread of infection and stop the production of unwanted litters. Contact Roscommon SPCA on 087 050 5594, or find TNR South Roscommon on Facebook at facebook.com/TNR-south-Roscommon.

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Minister Heather Humphreys and Minister of State Frank Feighan pictured in King House in Boyle recently. Photo: Brian Farrell

Minister Heather Humphreys pictured with committee members and local politicians in the new hot desk facility at Athleague Community Centre. Photo: Brian Farrell

Over €8m invested in County Roscommon – Dolan lauds support of Humphreys Senator Aisling Dolan, who accompanied Minister Heather Humphreys when she visited a number of locations in County Roscommon recently, has said that up to €8m in funding from the Department of Rural & Community Development will have a tremendous positive impact across a number of local towns and villages.

“This means new buildings and centres, public spaces, outdoor park amenities. This incredible multimillion funding has a major impact which we all see in our towns through enhancement programmes – and together with regeneration teams in Roscommon County Council we can see how it brings life back to local areas”.

Senator Dolan paid tribute to the immense contribution of volunteers and community groups.

“The Minister came to visit the new walkway in Monksland. We also viewed plans for €3.3 million funding under Rural Regeneration for a Life Sciences Hub in Daneswell Business Park in Monksland. This will be a game-changer and will cement Roscommon as a word class pharma, lifesciences & software centre.

“Next up was Portrunny bay, a few miles from Roscommon town. A brand new deep slipway has been developed with Inland Fisheries Ireland for angling boats. The Minister then travelled to Athleague to view the ‘Epicentre’ – new hot desk spaces upstairs in the community centre which will promote remote working.

“In Roscommon, the Minister had the opportunity to explore Loughnaneane Park and the new outdoor amphitheatre, bandstand and sculpture park. In Castlerea the Minister turned the sod on the food incubator units, a project that has received close to €2.4 million in government funding to further develop enterprise in the area.

“The Minister’s last stop was at King House in Boyle viewing exhibitions in the beautifully restored Georgian mansion.

“Visiting Roscommon and the successful projects through the Department of Rural & Community Development was a key priority for Minister Heather Humphreys and a very enjoyable one as the Minister met with active community groups all across the county”.

Minister Heather Humphreys pictured trying out the local hospitality at Portrunny, Co. Roscommon during her recent visit. Photo: Brian Farrell

Minister Heather Humphreys pictured with local politicians and members of the public in Loughnaneane Park in Roscommon town during her recent visit to the county where she opened around €8m worth of projects as part of the ‘Our Rural Future’ initiative. Photo: Brian Farrell

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TAKE A BREAK HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Famous birthdays ... this week

Meghan Markle (American actress and Duchess of Sussex, turns 41 on Thursday)

Barack Obama (former US President, celebrates his 61st birthday on Thursday)

M Night Shyamalan (American filmmaker, turns 52 on Saturday)

Charlize Theron (South AfricanAmerican actress, will be 47 on Sunday)

PJ Flynn, Gerry Cogan, and ‘Eamonn the donkey’ pictured at the head of a large traffic jam in Loughglynn during a tractor/truck/vintage car/bike run which took place over the August Bank Holiday weekend to raise money for the Heart & Lung Transplant Unit at the Mater Hospital in Dublin. It was reported by a local bystander that the traffic jam extended all the way back to Crenane Bridge! Pic: Mick McCormack

It’s been a GOOD week for…

Roscommon U-16 camogie team, who qualified for the All-Ireland ‘C’ final with victory over Kerry (they now face Armagh in the decider, in Kinnegad this Saturday at 3 pm) Kilmacud Crokes, with news that Galway star forward Shane Walsh intends to transfer to the Dublin club (while pledging to finish his career at Kilkerrin-Clonberne) Irishman Patrick Heffron, after he finished third in the 1000km Mongal Derby, described as the world’s longest and toughest horse race (competitors ride about 28 horses in all, covering up to 200 km a day) Ekin-Su and Davide, who won the latest series of Love Island, the final of which took place on Monday night The English football team and supporters, after the so-called Lionesses won Euro 2022, defeating Germany 2-1 in the final at Wembley, sparking ecstatic celebrations and delivering a massive boost to ladies’ football in England

Meath footballers (and supporters), after Eamonn Murray’s team won back-to-back All-Ireland titles with victory over Kerry on Sunday

It’s been a BAD week for…

Rebekah Vardy, after she lost her High Court libel battle against Coleen Rooney, a setback which is likely to cost her in the region of £2-3m in legal fees Frank Clarke, after the former chief justice resigned as a judge of the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts, this after his decision (and that of fellow judge Peter Kelly) to accept the role drew criticism in Ireland, most notably from Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik US President Joe Biden (well kind of, sort of), after he tested positive for Covid-19 for the second time in just over a week, his doctors describing it as a ‘rebound’ infection (Mr Biden is feeling “quite well”)

Roscommon ladies show up in style for Ladies Day A host of stylish ladies from Roscommon were in attendance last Thursday, July 28th, when the Hardiman Hotel in Galway City hosted its ‘Legacy of Style’ Ladies Day Competition, following Ladies Day at Ballybrit.

Upon arriving to the Hardiman on Eyre Square, the ladies enjoyed bubbles and entertainment by singer Michelle Lally, whilst the judges – fashion editor Bairbre Power, and sisters Mary McSweeney and Margaret Gallagher of Les Jumelles Boutique – spotted and chose their winner.

The overall winner, Annarose Hynes from Ballyconnell in Cavan, walked away with a €1,500 voucher for Les Jumelles Boutique, in addition to a €1,000 cash prize and a twonight stay in a suite at The Hardiman the Hotel, complete with a bottle of bubbles and dinner for one evening.

The runner-up, Aoibheann McMonagle from Falcarragh in Donegal, won a Magnum of Taittinger Champagne.

Pictured is Varsten Rincu and his good friend, Lotte the dog.

Walking tour of Europe passes through Derryglad

Laura Hanlon (Roscommon) pictured with her mother Brid Hanlon and son Alex Doolin at the Best Dressed Lady competition at The Hardiman Hotel in Eyre Square on Thursday. Pic: Andrew Downes, xposure

Emma Christie (Sligo) and Orla Quinn (Roscommon) pictured at the Best Dressed Lady competition at The Hardiman Hotel in Eyre Square on Thursday. Pic: Andrew Downes, xposure

As part of a four-year long walking tour of Europe, German man Varsten Rincu stopped off at Derryglad Folf Museum with his dog Lotte on June 26th.

Varsten began his tour on January 1st 2021 in Hamburg, Germany. Since then, he has clocked in a distance of over 6000km. He plans to take in 40 countries as part of his tour, with Ireland being his eleventh to visit so far.

Best of luck to Varsten on his tour of Europe!

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Ganly’s Athone shortlisted in Octabuild Builders Merchants Excellence Awards

Ganly’s Hardware & Heating Limited Athlone has been shortlisted for a regional award in the Octabuild Builders Merchants Excellence Awards 2022.

The company is among four builders merchants shortlisted for the Regional Award along with others from Galway and Donegal.

Ganly’s was established in 1989, employing four people from a disused garage and has grown over the years to become one of Ireland’s largest independent builders providers, operating from three stores with a staff of 122.

In the 35 years in which

the Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards have been held, Ganly’s Athlone has won a number of regional and category awards and has won the overall Octabuild award three times.

The winners in the Octabuild Builders Merchants Excellence Awards will be announced at an awards event on Thursday, October 13th in the Round Room at the Mansion House in Dublin.

These awards are organised by Octabuild, a group of leading building material manufacturers: Dulux, Etex Ireland, Glennon Brothers, Grant Engineering, Gyproc, Irish Cement,

Kingspan Insulation and Wavin Ireland.

The awards, which have been recognising excellence in the builders merchant trade for over 35 years, have moved to an all-island competition for the first time this year.

There are 29 shortlisted builders merchants competing for four Regional Awards and five individual award categories. In addition there is a Rising Star Award, acknowledging the up-and-coming talent in the industry. The full shortlist is also available at www.octabuild.ie.

The judges will be visiting all shortlisted merchants in the coming weeks to select

the winners in each region and category as well as an overall winner.

Commenting on the quality of the entries, Chair of the judging panel, Liam O’Gorman, said: “Reviewing the submissions for the 2022 Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards has portrayed an evolving landscape wherein the industry responded to a host of unprecedented challenges such as Covid 19, Climate Change, staff retention, health and upskilling along with ever changing product standards and regulations.

“Over the past three years the sector has shown great

ingenuity and leadership in handling these issues whilst at the same time maintaining a strong focus within their local communities”.

Speaking on behalf of the eight Octabuild members, Octabuild Chairman, Ray Molyneaux said: “It’s important for Octabuild that the awards highlight to the construction industry the excellence of builders merchants. We are delighted with the enthusiastic response to this first all-island awards where merchants from all over the country have put themselves and their teams forward to showcase what’s excellent in the industry”.

Ifac reminds Roscommon employers about incentives for electric vehicles With the Government’s ambitious target to have almost a million electric vehicles on the road by 2030, farming, food and agribusiness specialists, ifac, are reminding local employers about the generous grants and incentives currently available for businesses who provide their employees with electric vehicles.

According to ifac, advantages of electric vehicles include lower fuel costs, lower road tax and insurance, and lower maintenance and repair bills.

Despite this, figures from 2021 show that there were just 47,721

electric vehicles in Ireland, including 23,333 battery electric vehicles and 24,388 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. This figure is well below 2 per cent of the total national fleet. However, year’s spiralling fuel costs are expected to stimulate stronger interest in the months ahead.

Declan McEvoy, Head of Tax at ifac, said: “For farmers and other business owners, the provision of non-cash benefits can be a useful way to reward employees.

While there are relatively few benefits that are tax-efficient for both employer and employee, the

provision of electric vehicles is worth considering as Government grants and incentives can result in substantial cost savings”.

A list of grants and incentives available for electric vehicles is available on the Government website and includes up to €5,000 towards the purchase of new battery electric vehicles as well as up to €600 for the installation of a home charger unit.

Grants can be accessed via the dealer but information about which vehicles are eligible and where dealers are located is available from the SEAI.

Until the end of 2024, farmers, along with other businesses can also claim 100 per cent Accelerated Capital Allowances (ACA) for investments in energy-efficient products and equipment, including electric vehicles and associated EV charging equipment.

The scheme, which includes gas vehicles and refuelling equipment, was extended in Budget 2022 to hydrogen-powered vehicles and refuelling equipment.

However, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles no longer qualify for ACA support, as of the January 1st 2022.

Bord Bia has announced that Jim O’Toole has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and is scheduled to take up the position on November 1st.

Mr. O’Toole is currently CEO of Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s seafood development agency and is highly experienced in global food marketing, sustainability development and change leadership.

Announcing the appointment, Chairman of Bord Bia, Dan MacSweeney, said: “On behalf of the Board I’m delighted to announce the appointment of Jim O’Toole as CEO of Bord Bia. “We welcome Jim to Bord Bia and the knowledge, experience and insight he brings to the role and to the organisation. His considerable experience in the agrifood sector, depth of international experience and strong corporate, strategic and operational expertise makes him an ideal leader to deliver strategic transformation, building on the great work of his predecessors and the rest of the Bord Bia team.

We look forward to working with Jim, and are confident his leadership will ensure Bord Bia continues to deliver on its strategic mission to promote sustainably-produced Irish produce to customers around the world.

“On behalf of the Board of Bord Bia, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Michael Murphy for his commitment and dedication to Bord Bia and the food, drink and horticulture sector during his term as Interim CEO, which has ensured the continued successful delivery of our new and exciting strategy, while navigating the key issues currently facing the industry and the organisation”.

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue

Bord Bia has announced that Jim O’Toole has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and is scheduled to take up the position on November 1st.

welcomed the announcement this week: “I have worked closely with Jim in his current role as CEO of BIM, and he will be an excellent CEO for Bord Bia. This is a very exciting time for our agri-food industry and Jim will lead a very talented team during one of the most defining periods for our sector”.

It is anticipated that Jim O’Toole will join Bord Bia in November when Michael Murphy will return to his position as Director of Organisation and Industry Talent.

Commenting on his appointment, Jim O’Toole said: “I am deeply honoured to be appointed as Bord Bia’s CEO and I look forward to working with the Board and the talented team in Bord Bia to implement the recently published strategy. I have been most fortunate to have previously spent over twenty years in Bord Bia and more recently have had the privilege of being the CEO of Bord Iascaigh Mhara for over five years. I sincerely wish my BIM colleagues the best for the future and look forward to continuing the close collaboration between the two agencies”.

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The company pictured rehearsing outside The Bishop’s Palace in preparation for their 2019 performance of ‘Twelfth Night’. Pic: Frank Burke

The Pilgrim Players are back!

After the brilliantly received ‘Twelfth Night’ (2019) and ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ (2018), The Pilgrim Players are set to return to The Bishop’s Palace in Ballaghaderreen this August (12th-14th) with Shakespeare’s rip-roaring farce, ‘The Comedy of Errors’.

These world class performers, stars of stage and screen, will open up this beautiful, historic home to the local community, and delight them with an outdoor festival performance for the whole family. One of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, the play is a joyous tale of twins separated at birth, featuring mistaken identity, forbid-

den flirtations and heroic journeys across the seas.

With this performance, the Pilgrim Players bring a wealth of experience – from the Abbey, RSC, National Theatre, Globe, Royal Court and London’s West End, as well as major television productions and international feature films – to the grounds of The Bishop’s Palace, now a burgeoning arts destination in Co. Roscommon. Amongst the company members are Deirdre Mullins, Emma Pallant, Rhys Rusbatch, Rose Riley, Joan Iyiola, Jonathan Coy, Emma Amos, Rob Heaps, Sam Marks, and Samuel Collings,

and the show will be directed by Jonathan Broadbent.

The group’s annual pilgrimages to Roscommon were born of the great friendship between BAFTA awardwinning Dublin actress Deirdre Mullins, Poldark-star Max Bennett, and owners of The Bishop’s Palace, David and Chloe Ewings.

Shows will run at 7 pm on Friday, August 12th, at 3 pm and 7 pm on Saturday, August 13th, and at 3 pm on Sunday, August 14th. Details on pilgrimplayers.co.uk.

(Kids under the age of 14 will be admitted to the 3 pm Saturday matinee for free).

Prasanna Puwanarajah, Tom Weston-Jones, Heida Reed, Rhys Rusbatch, and Emma Pallant pictured waiting in the wings ahead of the company’s 2019 performance of ‘Twelfth Night’. Pic: Frank Burke

RosFM moves to new studios

Pictured in Ballaghaderreen during shooting for ‘Skylark’ last year were members of the cast and crew, from left: Emma Healy, Christine Braithwaite, Emer Regan, Damien Lumsden, Sonya Macari Devlin, Malie Mo Copnall, Lorna Duffy, Dimitry Lebedev, David Ewings, Stephen Byrne, Andrew Hannon. Pic: Mick McCormack

Cruthú Arts Festival’s Night at the Pictures showcases Roscommon talent < AUDREY HEALY

Artistic talent from Roscommon and further afield was celebrated recently in Longford’s Backstage Theatre, when actors, directors and producers attended the premiere of six short films in Cruthú Arts Festival’s Night at the Pictures.

There was a full house for this special event, which had previously been delayed because of Covid-19. Leas-Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Cllr.

Gerry Hagan welcomed those present, and Longford TD Joe Flaherty spoke of the great talent in the arts sector in both counties.

The first film – titled ‘Drifting’

– and featuring Normal People’s Paul Mescal – focused on adolescent friendship and emigration.

The second one, called ‘When you did’, was about the complex relationship – or non-relationship – between a man and a woman and what happens when jealously takes over.

Next up was ‘Skylark’, a short film written by screenwriter/playwright and producer Rose Byrne in conjunction with Christine Braithwaite, director/writer and producer of Box of Tricks production. This delightful and very emotive piece was shot on location in Kilmore, Strokestown, Ballaghaderreen and Swinford,

and centres on the fragile relationship between a married couple (played by Dublin native Damien Lumsden and Sonya Macari Devlin, who currently resides in Los Angeles) and how they deal with a very traumatic accident that happens to their young child, played by Malie Mo Copnall.

Dmitry Lebedev from Elphin was the director of photographer/ cinematography, while Emma Healy from Roscommon town was First Assistant Director.

Skylark is set to be entered into national and international festivals in due course.

Next up was a highly humourous film called ‘Tee Shot’, which

focused on the comings and goings of a few quirky characters.

There is lots of fun, murder and mayhem in this one!

The next film, ‘The Artist’, was written by a 22-year-old Danish student and focused on a young girl trying to exhibit her work in an art exhibition.

The last production, ‘Lydia’, left a deep impression on the audience, with the compelling focus on a blood-splattered woman and the mystery surrounding the angry man trying to see her.

All in all, these were excellent productions, highlights of Cruthú Arts Festival, and a credit to all involved.

RosFM, Roscommon’s only community radio station, has moved studios from the Athlone Road to a new location on the Lanesborough Road in Roscommon Town.

The station has broadcast from the Brothers of Charity building on the Athlone Road for the past decade.

The new premises is located at the former HSE offices at Lanesborough Road where the station will share the building with Roscommon LEADER Partnership.

Programming on RosFM continues from 9 am to 7 pm Monday to Friday. The station is currently looking for volunteers for a number of available roles.

To contact the station with any queries or questions about volunteering, sponsorship or advertising, you can email info@rosfm.ie or call on 090-6628161. The station manager is Seamus Duke.

Black Hole Studio in call for submissions from local filmmakers Black Hole Studio are presenting a series of short films as part of Culture Night 2022 in Boyle, Co. Roscommon, and are calling out for local filmmakers to submit their projects.

The event will feature work from filmmakers in the Sligo, Leitrim, and Roscommon regions. Anyone in the region who wishes to have their films considered for the event is invited to submit them via the Black Hole Studio submissions page, blackholestudio.ie/culturenight-2022.

Films up to twenty minutes long in any genre are eligible for submission. The deadline is midnight on August 31st.

For further details, visit blackholestudio.ie.

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Eileen Kenny and Viki Silver pictured at the Castlerea Rose Selection on Sunday night. Pic: Mick McCormack

Shannon McHugh (representing The Old Stone House in Ballinlough) pictured celebrating with supporters after being named the 2022 Castlerea Rose on Sunday night. Pic: Mick McCormack

Aoife Collins, Chloe Donlon, Leonie Collins, Michelle Kenny and Amy Collins pictured at the Castlerea Rose Selection on Sunday night. Pic: Mick McCormack

Dearbhla McKeon, Saoirse Timon, Danielle Casserly, Katie Beirne, Chloe Roddy and Rebecca Flanagan pictured at the Castlerea Rose Selection on Sunday night. Pic: Mick McCormack

Annie Quinlan, Samantha Casserly, Tara Casserly and Saoirse Creaton pictured at the Castlerea Rose Selection on Sunday night. Pic: Mick McCormack

Mary Connaughton, Caroline Collins and Ian Muldowney pictured at the Castlerea Rose Selection on Sunday night. Pic: Mick McCormack

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THE IMPORTANCE OF COMPREHENSIVE RSE (A student’s perspective)

Alannah Ita Healy Historically, the Irish have been very tight-lipped when it comes to sex and sexuality.

And while we have indeed seen meaningful progress in this regard over the years, in many ways we are a country still reeling from decades of Catholic Church influence, and as such, there is a lingering (albeit slowly dissipating) sentiment that certain topics are no-go areas.

That is not to say that we haven’t come a long way in many respects. Take contraception as an example: we’ve gone from taking years to inch our way towards fully legalising contraception in 1992, to this year establishing the provision of free contraception for young women aged seventeen to twenty-five. We have matured past only preaching abstinence and the practice of fearmongering in place of safe sex education, and it has resulted in undeniable progress and the reduction of unplanned pregnancies and STIs. However, as much as our at-

titudes around topics like sex and sexuality have evolved over the years, there remains a distance to overcome – something which was evidenced quite clearly by some of the reactions to the proposed reforms to the RSE (Relationship and Sexuality Education) syllabus, which were announced recently by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment.

The proposed reforms signal a major revamp for Ireland’s SPHE and RSE curriculum, with Junior Cert students to be educated about topics such as pornography, addiction, human sexuality, gender identity and consent. In the days since they were announced, many have welcomed the changes, praising the decision to commit to a comprehensive education programme designed to meet the needs of today’s young people, but the proposed reforms have also been met with a fair degree of controversy.

Obviously, this is not the case

with all the proposed reforms – for example, the focus on educating students about consent and establishing boundaries has been widely welcomed. Despite the fact that consent is now much more widely discussed than ever (especially with the emergence of the ‘MeToo’ movement, etc), as recently as last year, a NUIG study found that a fifth of teenage boys “do not believe it is always necessary to gain consent before engaging in sexual activity with someone”. Sexual and genderbased violence remains a serious issue in Ireland, and so it is encouraging to see such importance being placed on educating young people about establishing consent and respecting others’ boundaries.

Any controversy that has arisen stems from the introduction of discussion topics such as pornography and LGBTQ+ education to the curriculum, with those opposing the reforms claiming that the inclusion of these topics is akin to schools encouraging students to seek out pornography or question their sexuality/gender identity when they otherwise wouldn’t.

In the case of pornography, this line of thinking feels familiar to old anti-conception arguments which maintain that by not teaching young people about safe sex, they will not want to have sex at all. The reality of things is that young people are going to either seek out or be ex-

posed to explicit material online inevitably, whether or not it’s spoken about in schools.

The difference is that by failing to have open discussions, students will not be properly educated about the safe use of the internet or about the misconceptions perpetrated by online pornography.

Meanwhile, there really doesn’t seem to be any grounds for the backlash against the inclusion of topics like gender identity and sex education for same-sex partners. I

do not know one person my age who felt their school RSE programme adequately recognised LGBTQ+ issues, if at all, and besides doing a massive disservice to LGBTQ+ folk, the omission of discussion on these topics contributes to heterosexuality and being cisgender being regarding as the ‘default’.

The tight-lipped approach to RSE education that Ireland has carried in the past has only served to do a disservice to young people time and time

again. However, while some of the backlash to these proposed reforms has been extremely disheartening, it is so great to see a more comprehensive RSE curriculum in the works for young people. There is so much good that can be done in having open, honest, and compassionate conversation on these topics, and the introduction of these reforms represents a welcome step in the right direction when it comes to tackling important issues at a ground level.

Brideswell Fittest Family

Then Roscommon GAA manager Anthony Cunningham pictured participating in the Fittest Family competition at the Brideswell Pattern Festival on Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Pictured is the crowd who attended the Fittest Family competition at the Brideswell Pattern Festival on Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Families pictured participating in the Fittest Family competition at the Brideswell Pattern Festival on Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Families pictured participating in the Fittest Family competition at the Brideswell Pattern Festival on Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Families pictured participating in the Fittest Family competition at the Brideswell Pattern Festival on Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Winner of the Champion Charolais, Champion Commercial, and Reserve Champion of the Show, Helen McCann (The Pigeons, Athlone), pictured at a previous Roscommon Agricultural Show with her son John and daughter Gloria.

Sponsors of the Roscommon Agricultural Show pictured at a function in Regan’s in 2000 to launch the 31st annual show. Pic: Gerald O’Loughlin

Roscommon Agricultural Show 2022

Simon Coyle (chairman of Roscommon Mart) pictured presenting a £1,000 sponsorship cheque to Phonsie Nolan (treasurer of Roscommon Show). Pictured (left to right) are Sean O’Hanrahan (Roscommon Show Society), Phonsie Nolan, Owen Morgan (manager, Roscommon Mart), Simon Coyle, and Maura Quigley (secretary, Roscommon Show Society).

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he hard-working committee are continuing their preparations ahead of the 50th annual Roscommon Agricultural Show, which takes place on Saturday, August 20th on Hannon’s grounds on the Athlone Road.

The show will be formally launched in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon tonight (Thursday, 4th of August) at 9 pm.

This year’s show will include the

usual classes for horses, ponies, cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, pets, farm and garden produce as well as arts and crafts, photography, a dog show and a Local Enterprise marquee for small local businesses.

Highlights in the Horse section include the Irish Draught Yearling Filly Championship with a prize fund of €2,000, the A. Browne Filly Foal All-Ireland Championship (€2,500), and the Traditional Irish Sport Horse Foal All-Ireland Championship (€2,500).

The Cattle section includes a number of pedigree classes as well as the Aldi-ABP Irish Angus All-Ireland Bull Calf Championship (€27,000 prize fund), while the Sheep section has almost 30 classes.

The extremely popular Dog Show returns once again with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places across a variety of classes.

The Farm and Garden Produce section includes the Quality Onion All-Ireland Championship and

there are also a number of sections of the creative variety including Flower Arranging, Arts and Crafts and Photography to name just a few.

The showgrounds open at 8 am and all exhibits must be ready by 9 am. Entries close on Wednesday, August 17th.

For more information, contact 090-6637644, email roscommonagrishow@gmail.com or check out www.roscommonagriculturalshow. ie.

From the archives

The Show was officially opened by Enda Oates, the local actor who plays the part of the vicar in Glenroe. Also at the official opening were Joe Murphy, Chairman, Maeve Bracken and Colm O’Connell, both from the National Food Council, Ted Sheehan, Maura Quigley (Show Secretary), Cllr. Paddy Walsh, Terry Leyden (Minister for Trade & Marketing), Monsignor Charles Travers, Tom Foxe TD, Superintendent William Weldon, and Jim Gavigan, a past-President of Roscommon Show.

-Angela Doyle, Roscommon Champion 24 August 1990 Speaking at the launch, Mr. Michael Mullin, organiser of the Dog Section of Roscommon Show, explained that the Dog Show at Roscommon is “the best dog show in the 32 counties of Ireland” and added that people come from “far and wide” to attend the show.

In excess of 80 people attended the launch of the show in Hannon’s which was addressed by Deputies Michael Finneran and Denis Naughten, Senator Terry Leyden, Mayor Tom Crosby, and local members of Roscommon County Council.

-Paul Hickey, Roscommon Champion 16 August 2005 The great site provided by the Doran family for this year’s Roscommon Show was the source of much talk at Saturday’s event.

Despite the fact that the day could have been better, there was a very strong attendance and the number of entrants into the many sections of the show was up, particularly in areas such as in the horse and dog classes.

-Roscommon Champion 22 August 2006

Pictured at the Roscommon Industrial & Agricultural Show in 2013 were Joao Victor and Harrison Patrick. Picture: Andrew Fox

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A message from Cllr Tom Crosby, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council

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mon County Council, I am delighted to have this opportunity to formally acknowledge the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Roscommon Agricultural & Industrial Show.

The first Roscommon Show (in its current guise) was held in July of 1970, following great foresight by a group of local people. Now, after two years of inactivity due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 50th annual show will be held on August 20th next. What a great milestone this is.

On behalf of all the people of our great county, I want to extend a very sincere congratulations to the many selfless people who, through their combined efforts, have succeeded in making Roscommon Show one of the most successful in the entire country. In congratulating the current committee, I also want to acknowledge the toil of all their predecessors, stretching back to 1970. It is important also to pay

tribute to the tremendous dedication and commitment of thousands of volunteers who have made such an important contribution to the running of Roscommon Show over the past half-century.

Agriculture is of enormous important to County Roscommon and to rural Ireland generally. As a community, we are indebted to the role played by everyone involved in the farming industry. It is a major driver of the local economy, providing employment, maintaining livelihoods for our thousands of farm families, generating critical economic activity too, with significant spin-offs for businesses across our towns and villages.

The annual show is an opportunity for farmers to showcase their animals, which in Roscommon’s case, are consistently amongst the finest in the country. It is an opportunity too for people to showcase the quality of local farm produce, as well as arts and crafts. It’s a fun event too,

where all the family is catered for.

At its heart is a commitment to celebrating our culture, our traditions.

Covid-19 took its toll on society in many different ways. The cessation of community events such as the annual agricultural show was a body blow to all. It is wonderful to have such events back.

On August 20th, everyone associated with Roscommon Agricultural Show will rightly celebrate the 50th anniversary of this great community event.

Once again, I congratulate the current committee (led by chairperson Damien Hannon), all who served on previous committees (many of whom have gone to their eternal reward, and whom we remember), all volunteers, and indeed all who have participated and helped in any way over the years. On behalf of the people of Roscommon, congratulations to all concerned on a great milestone – and here’s to the next 50 years!

The chairman of the Roscommon Industrial and Agricultural Show, Christy Tully, has claimed that this year’s event will be the best in its 44-year history.

There was a large crowd at the launch of the event in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon, on Thursday, August 7th, where over 50 people gathered as the countdown begins to one of the county’s biggest events. ‘“This year’s show will be bigger and better than any other year,” said Mr Tully.

“The agriculture show is an excellent opportunity for people to gather, to celebrate the best of Irish farming and for exhibitors to highlight the range of agriculture products, garden produce, cookery, flowers and cattle, sheep, horses, etc.

“It is a wonderful opportunity for the farming community to meet each other and to reach out to and to showcase their skills to urban dwellers.

“For town folk, a show is a unique and fun way to educate young people, to give them an insight into the discipline that is farming,” he continued.

-Eoghan Young-Murphy, Roscommon People August 2014

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he 50th annual Roscommon Agricultural Show will be held on Saturday, August 20th 2022, marking a historic milestone for the event.

While a precursor to the current show took place for a number of years up to 1953, this year marks the Golden Jubilee for the event following its revival in 1970.

The 49th annual show, held in 2019, was followed by two years of inactivity due to the

Covid-19 pandemic, when all types of gatherings were banned throughout the country due to the threat posed by the virus.

It means the 50th anniversary show comes 52 years after the event resumed in 1970.

Early days

Seventeen years after the previous version ceased, Roscommon Show was revived in 1970. Paddy Walsh and Phil Fullard were instrumental – with others – in taking the initiative.

A meeting was held in

a local hotel, at which the level of interest was assessed. It was decided to proceed with a show, with a particular emphasis on horses. Paddy Walsh was elected as first chairman, a role he would hold for many years. John Sweeney was elected as first secretary of the newly-formed committee.

The first show was held in St. Coman’s Park in July of 1970. Cattle were held in JJ Harlow’s yard and were washed there before being walked down to the showgrounds.

Both Paddy Walsh and

Phil Fullard were keenly interested in horses, and the early shows featured showjumping competitions. The ‘jumps’ were also stored at JJ’s Harlow’s. Amongst the showjumping stars who competed at St. Coman’s Park was the great Eddie Macken.

From the very beginning, the show attracted great support from the farming community and the wider public. Crucial too was the immediate and generous support of local businesses.

The President of the Roscommon Show Committee is Joe Murphy who was one of the founder members of the committee 46 years ago. He said that his worries about the future of the show have been dispelled in recent years.

“There were times when I thought that when we (the older members) were gone, the show might be gone too, but it is great to see so many new members helping out and I am very confident for the future now. You have to have new blood coming along and the future of the show is in very good hands. I want to thank the Hannon family and all our sponsors and I hope we have a fine day and a huge crowd,” he concluded.

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The show briefly moved to Dr. Hyde Park, with the 1976 and ’77 events held there. As in previous years, there was an impressive and varied programme of events, incorporating classes for farm stock, home produce, etc. Showjumping also took place at Hyde Park.

In 1978 the show was on the move again, being hosted at Lenabane, Roscommon for two years.

In 1980 the show returned to Dr Hyde Park, and

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Flashback from our files: Ella Gilmore (5), Circular Road, Roscommon, with her mother Maura at the 2015 Roscommon Show. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

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From the archives This year Roscommon Agricultural Show hosts its first ever Queen of the Show contest. The event is being sponsored by RosCast Import Export Ltd and 12 ladies are expected to take part, with the eventual winner being crowned by Show PRO Evelyn Killeen.

Apart from the Show Queen, there will also be a prize for the most appropriately dressed gent, sponsored by John Corcoran.

The prize for the best dressed lady is being sponsored

by Wide Variety, Harrison Centre, Roscommon.

-Roscommon People 17 August 2007 Roscommon minor All-Ireland winners will be on hand this weekend to put local fans through their paces at this year’s Roscommon Industrial & Agricultural Show.

The show, now in its 37th year, to be officially opened

by County Minors’ manager Fergal O’Donnell, will allow young people to take penalties against local football hotshots Paul Gleeson and David O’Gara, as just one of many new features set to make this year’s show the biggest and best yet.

-Brendan Breen, Roscommon Herald 14 August 2007 Prize money of €30,000 will be on offer at the 38th annual Roscommon Agricultural & Industrial Show which was launched last Friday night in Hannon’s Hotel.

This year’s show will take place on Saturday, 16th August at Lisbride House, Athlone Road, Roscommon.

Minister for Housing Michael Finneran said the show is “part of the fabric” of life in Roscommon.

-Noel Fallon, Roscommon Champion 5 August 2008

Pictured at St Coman’s Park for the very first Roscommon Show (in its current guise) in 1972 were Mr McHugh, Mary O’Connor, Terry Leyden, Paddy Walsh (first Chairman), and an unnamed gentleman.

stayed at that same venue right through to 1992. A popular feature every year was the famous Donkey Derby.

1990s A major milestone in the history of Roscommon Show came in 1993 with the move to Hannon’s Grounds on the Athlone Road.

With the exception of two years,

this has remained the home of Roscommon Show ever since. (Those two exceptions came in 2006 and 2007 when the show moved to the Doran family’s land).

In 1993, in a major development for the show, the Irish Draught Filly Championship was founded at the Roscommon venue. This prestigious competition has gone from strength to strength ever since, attracting competitors from

all 32 counties of Ireland and featuring huge prizemoney. For many years the main sponsors of this championship were P Burke Sherry Fitzgerald, who were succeeded as sponsors by Hannon’s Hotel (to the present day).

The Hannon family and their grounds are now synonymous with the success of Roscommon Show.

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2000s During the 2000s, the show has gone from strength to strength and is now one of the premier such shows in the country.

Through its 50 years, the purpose of Roscommon Show has been to showcase and enhance the quality of the animals and produce locally and nationally.

Despite heavy rain on Friday and Saturday morning, organisers of Roscommon Show were rewarded with a very good attendance at the event on Saturday last.

The range of events for children proved very popular with local children, who turned out in great numbers in the early afternoon.

It was always an opportunity for children from the town to see first hand some of the county’s more popular farm animals.

-Pauline Scott, Roscommon People 21 August 2009 The launch of the 40th annual Roscommon Agricultural Show took place in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon on Friday night last.

The Show is consistently a big attraction but this year’s event is really special. The Show will celebrate its 40th birthday and all involved hope to commemorate the occasion by maintaining the relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere associated with the gala event.

-Sinead Fallon, Roscommon People 13 August 2010

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uerty woman Sandra

Kenny first became involved in the Roscommon Agricultural Show almost 20 years ago in 2003/04, thanks to the intervention of this year’s PRO Christy Tully.

“I did come from a farming background… my parents were farmers.

I was working in the office in Regan’s (Pub and Restaurant in Roscommon town) and Christy Tully used to do deliveries there.

He was heavily involved in the show and he told me they were looking for new members and female members…and he talked me into joining,” she said.

“It was grand when I was just a member of the committee (laughs).

Then I was elected as treasurer…that was hard work because money was always an issue. I went on to be secretary and then was elected chairperson around 2010,” she said.

After earning her stripes as treasurer and secretary,

Sandra became the first female chairperson of an agricultural show in Ireland and served in the role for three years.

“I didn’t think anything of it at the time and I didn’t realise that there had never been a female chairperson on a show committee in the whole country,” she said.

“I remember Irish TV even got in touch to do an interview with me. I didn’t think it was a big deal but seemingly everyone else did! The interview was going out on Irish TV the week after and it was one of the wettest days we ever had a show. There I was trying to look presentable while making my way around the field early in the day before they arrived at two o’clock. I was thinking how was I going to keep the hair dry and keep myself looking halfway decent (laughs)”.

While she stepped away from the committee after her term as chairperson finished in 2012, Sandra has remained a keen

supporter and is only too aware of the continued challenges of running a successful show.

“The big question is whether agriculture will still be here in another 50 years…the way the Green Party is going on (it would appear) that they are trying to abolish agriculture.

If there’s no agriculture then there won’t be an agricultural show,” she said.

“It would be nice to think it would still be here after another fifty years… shows are still thriving across the country and were quick to get back up and running after Covid.

Attendances were never a problem”.

While the general public has always been very supportive of Roscommon’s Show, Sandra says an overall reluctance to get involved in the running of the event has stifled many a committee.

“People were always telling you how great you were for organising the show but still wouldn’t

join the committee (laughs). That was always the biggest problem and continues to be,” she said.

Now, with her own unique place in the Show’s history secure, Sandra, like many people across

County Roscommon, can look forward to the 50th instalment of this very popular event…without the pressure of preparing Hannon’s field for creatures of the four and two-legged variety!

From the archives This year’s event is being held at Acres, in the field in front of Acres House, located just across from Hannon’s Hotel on the Athlone Road.

Chairman Christy Tully thanked Eithne, Denis and members of the Doran family for their generosity in providing the site, which he described as “one of the finest venues in the country”.

The show was officially launched by Cllr. Tony Ward, Deputy Mayor of Roscommon. He praised the many people involved in the show during its 37-year history and also paid tribute to the sponsors, without whom the show would not go on.

-Roscommon Herald 14 August 2007 It has been confirmed that Roscommon Mayor, Cllr.

Luke Flanagan, will perform the official opening of the Roscommon Show on Saturday, 31st of August next.

Cllr. Flanagan, who was present at last Friday night’s launch, recognises the ongoing dedication of those who make this great community event the success that it is.

He said the agricultural industry will regenerate wealth in this country, emphasising the importance of producing organic and authentic meats in order to grow our economy.

-Sinead Fallon, Roscommon People 13 August 2010

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head of the show’s 50th anniversary

later this month, the hard-working Roscommon Show committee is renewing its call for extra volunteers who might like to assist.

The upcoming show will feature a range of special classes for different animals, free children’s entertainment – and lots more too!

For more information on the show, or if you are interested in helping out by volunteering,

please contact Damien Hannon (chairperson) on 086 8509845 or Christy Tully (PRO) on 086 2209338. You can also find Roscommon Agricultural Show on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

From the archives

There was a sizeable turnout last Thursday night in Hannon’s Hotel for the launch of the 47th Annual Roscommon Agricultural Show, which will take place on Hannon’s grounds on the Athlone Road on Saturday, August 19th.

This year’s show has a prize fund of €30,000 on offer across an array of sections including: Horses, Ponies, Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Dogs, Poultry, Pets, Farm and Garden Produce, Arts and Crafts, Photography and more.

Roscommon Show Chairman, James Gleeson, welcomed all those in attendance to the launch before describing some of the hard work involved in bringing the Roscommon Show together each year.

“Roscommon Show showcases the best of Irish farming and exhibits in garden produce, cookery, art and crafts, flowers, cattle, horses, ponies and sheep”.

-Dan Dooner, Roscommon People 11 August 2017

Special guest at the launch of Roscommon Show was Shannonside Sport commentator Willie Hegarty, who described the Roscommon Show and events like it as “absolutely crucial for rural Ireland”.

He said: “It’s a testament to the show to see the number of people in the room. That’s the most crucial part of it. In relation to the game I’m involved with myself, football, out here on Saturday week is the ‘Championship day’ for the agricultural show. It’s like a team preparing for a championship match; it’s what goes into it behind the scenes, the planning and preparation and the amount of work that goes in from the volunteers.

“We’ve heard a lot recently about local pubs that are closing, the post offices closing, the Garda stations (that) are closing and buses are being stopped around rural Ireland. I think shows like this are absolutely crucial. These shows are the link to the past and the chain to the future because it connects everybody in the community,” he said.

-Roscommon People 17 August 2018

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Pictured a function in Regan’s in 2000 to launch the 31st annual Roscommon Agricultural Show were the members of the Roscommon Show Committee and Chairman of Roscommon County Council, Cllr Tom Crosby. Pic: Gerald O’Loughlin

A poster from 1989 advertising the 20th annual Roscommon Agricultural Show at Dr Hyde Park, outlining some of the show’s attractions.

Martin Hannon (PRO), Frank Joyce (regional chairman, Irish Shows Association), Maura Quigley (secretary), Michael Hughes (chairman, ISA), Mary Houlihan (national secretary, ISA), Anita Mason (secretary, Irish Draught Show), and Cyril McDermott (chairman, Elphin) pictured at the 27th Roscommon Agricultural Show in 1996.

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A poster from 1992 advertising the 22nd annual Roscommon Agricultural Show at Dr Hyde Park, outlining some of the show’s attractions.

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Saturday, 20th August LIST OF OFFICERS The following list contains some of the people who have served Roscommon Show Committee in key roles over the years, but does not purport to be a definitive or comprehensive list. It is based on information submitted by the Show Committee CHAIRPERSONS Paddy Walsh Joe Murphy Martin Hannon Pat Naughton Christy Tully Sandra Kenny Christy Tully James Gleeson Damien Hannon (current) PRESIDENTS Jimmy Gavigan Paddy Walsh Joe Murphy Christy Tully

Officers and guests pictured at a press conference in 1987 in the Abbey Hotel regarding the 18th Roscommon Agricultural Show. Pic: Gerald O’Loughlin

A poster from 2000 advertising the 31st annual Roscommon Agricultural Show at Dr Hyde Park, outlining some of the show’s attractions.

A poster from 1991 advertising the show dance running as part of the 22nd Roscommon Agricultural Show.

A poster from 1992 advertising the show dance running as part of the 23rd Roscommon Agricultural Show.

SECRETARIES John Sweeney Terry Leyden John Coleman Owen Morgan Jackie Muldoon Maura Quigley Liz Hanly Maura Hannon Sandra Kenny Pamela Gately Ursula Hannon Claudia Gormley Special mention to Bernie Gately, long-standing committee member.

Others who have served with distinction have included Padraig Nolan, Tom Smyth, PJ Naughton, Phonsie Tully and many, many more

Pictured at a press conference regarding the 19th Roscommon Agricultural Show in 1988 were (front row) Monsignor Charles Travers (PP, Roscommon), James Gavigan (president), Aidan Leddy (PRO), Paddy Walsh (former chairman), Maura Quigley (secretary), Joe Murphy (chairman), Gerry Waters (treasurer), Martin Joyce (Connacht regional chairman, ISA). Also in the picture were committee members and invited guests. Pic: Gerald O’Loughlin

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Maura Quigley, former Show Secretary I was Secretary of the Roscommon Show from 1980 up to 2001 when I retired from the position after 21 years. Unfortunately, there was no show in 2001 due to the Foot and Mouth Disease.

Roscommon Mart (of which Maura is Manager) has had a long association with the show over the past 50 years with Owen Morgan involved in a secretarial role for a number of years prior to me. The show was held over two days for a number of years. It was held in the Hyde for a number of years before

moving to Hannon’s field. I’m very much looking forward to the 50th annual show later this month.

Denis Naughten, local TD Roscommon Agricultural Show has stood with local farm families over the last 50 years as they transitioned into the EEC (European Economic Community) and then into the EU and the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). This transition has brought these local families through many challenges over the last half-century and we are now facing the greatest chal-

lenge ever due to climate change.

I have no doubt that as we manage our way through the period ahead, Roscommon Agricultural Show will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with the local community. Wishing all associated with the show my congratulations on celebrating this Golden Jubilee.

Kathleen Shanagher, local councillor I have been involved in helping out at the show for a number of years and it’s something that I thoroughly enjoy. I became involved when I first went to

the show over ten years ago and there was a man there organising the Art and Photography section all by himself. I offered to help and was invited back the following year! I very much enjoy seeing people arrive with their exhibits and getting to know families who take part every year. The show is testament to the hard-working committee and I would encourage people to come out and support and also take part in this year’s event. It’s great that we have our own show here in Roscommon and it’s always a great day out for young and old.

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The Apollo 13 mission Arguably one of the most famous space missions of all time, giving origin to the infamous “Houston, we’ve had a problem here” line, the Apollo 13 mission occurred in April 1970. Intended to be the third mission to the moon, the mission went awry and nearly resulted in the death of the crew, who in the end managed to make a successful emergency landing.

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In January 1970, the world’s first jumbo jet – the Boeing 747 – made its first commercial passenger trip to London, carrying 332 passengers and 18 crew members.

The Boeing 747 would end up revolutionising air travel and the commercial airline business. Aer Lingus took delivery of its first Boeing 747 later that year, in December.

In October 1970, then-President of the United States Richard Nixon visited Ireland with his wife Pat, where they were greeted by then-Taoiseach Jack Lynch. The highlight of the trip was the President’s visit to the Quaker Burial Ground in County Kildare where his mother’s ancestors were buried.

The Arms Conspiracy Trial ends in acquittal

After being charged earlier that year with conspiracy to import arms, Charles Haughey, James Kelly, Albert Luykx and John Kelly were acquitted in the infamous Arms Conspiracy Trial in October 1970.

1970 also saw the first Earth Day being held. Occurring on April 22nd annually, Earth Day is an event intended to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

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Whatever about ‘Easter snow’ it’s certainly a case of ‘Easter Show’ when it comes to the relationship between Roscommon Agricultural Show and the annual Roscommon Town Easter Parade. The Roscommon Show committee has a long tradition of entering top quality floats in the annual parade – and has won a number of awards.

Two TDs! Two show committee members went on to become TDs. They were Terry Leyden and the late Tom Foxe. Meanwhile, a number of county councillors have been members of the committee over the years.

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there at the beginning, and while he retired from active ‘show duty’ about eight years ago, he’ll be there again on August 20th, ready to engage with the public and share in Roscommon Show’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

The show has been a big part of his life. A native of Kilconnell, Co. Galway, he was a founder member of Roscommon Show in 1970. Over the decades he has served in numerous capacities – including as a judge, and as Chief Steward.

Resident of Convent Road, Roscommon, John is married to Frances, and the couple have four grown-up children. The

retired equine specialist advisor recently called into the Roscommon People office to share his memories of the show over the decades.

“It started in 1970, and the two key people were Paddy Walsh, who was a building contractor, and Phil Fullard, who owned a garage. Both had an interest in horses, so that’s what prompted it.

Another key person was Jim White, he had been a member of the previous Roscommon Show, which ceased in 1953”.

John had been involved in shows in Tuam and Clifden, so he was an ideal person to join the new initiative. After an initial meeting, financial support was sought – and offered – from local businesses.

From the archives Various people in prominent leadership roles have backed Saturday’s Roscommon Industrial & Agricultural Show to be a big success.

The Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Cllr.

Paddy Kilduff, was present at the launch in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon town, last week, as were Seán Finan, the national president of Macra na Feirme, and Canon Eugene McLoughlin, the parish priest of Roscommon.

All three addressed the attendance and pledged their unstinting support to one of the county’s most important annual events.

Cllr. Kilduff prompted laughs when he spoke of the importance of fine weather on Saturday, also the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady.

“Seeing as we have the Reverend Canon (Eugene McLoughlin) here tonight and it is Our Lady’s Day on August 15, I have no doubt that he will have a little word with her and we will have a wonderful, fine day,” he joked.

On a more serious note, he said that the show was crucial in many aspects, including providing a muchneeded economic boost to Roscommon town.

John O’Beirne reminisces in the company of Roscommon People Editor Paul Healy earlier this week.

The first show was held at St Coman’s Park in July of 1970. Horses featured, as did other classes. John recalls showjumping being a feature of the show in the early years.

“The people of the town supported it from the beginning and the show was an immediate success.

Paddy Walsh was the first chairman. He was a good organiser and had lots of contacts. A show dance was held in the Royal Hotel in those early years”.

As the show became an integral part of farming and wider community life in Roscommon, its popularity grew. In addition to the animal classes, there were classes for farm

produce, as well as events such as Bonny Baby, Best Dressed Lady, Most Appropriately Dressed Gent, Glamorous Granny, etc.

John recalls: “In the early days we had sheaf throwing, butter-making classes, we used to have tug o’war too. Over the years there have been all sorts of classes, many of which have grown. For example, the dog section has grown from four (classes) to 25!

There were no pony riding classes in the beginning, it’s up to eight now”.

Asked about memorable incidents over the years, he recalls a few episodes that were perhaps reflective of a different era.

“I remember one man

taking part in the driving classes. This man had too much to drink! At one point, he turned so sharply, the horse fell. I was nearby…I jumped on the horse to disconnect the trap from the animal”.

Thankfully there were no injuries, except to the man’s ego. He was gently escorted from the venue!

On another occasion recalled by John, a lady who also had too much to drink was taking part in the same event. Again, the horse fell suddenly, due to some overzealous driving.

The woman fell between the trap and the horse.

John: “When the woman slipped between the trap and horse, it could have

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The message was clear at last Thursday’s launch and many of those called on to speak echoed a similar sentiment. The future of the Roscommon Show rests with the youth of the county and everything should be done to encourage and include youngsters in this year’s event.

This approach was evident among the head stewards also. Young Kenneth Hanley is just 19 but he will be overseeing this year’s sheep section. He spoke confidently at Hannon’s Hotel as he provided details on next weekend’s event.

Irish Shows Chairman, Paddy Joe Foy, also highlighted the importance of youth involvement in agricultural shows across the country. “It’s important to bring the youth in (for agricultural shows) – we need to nurture them”.

-Dan Dooner, Roscommon People August 2019

Flashback from our files: Pictured at the 2014 Roscommon Industrial & Agricultural Show were Cllr. Ivan Connaughton and Eoin and Ryan O’Shaughnessy. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Flashback to a show from a number of years ago at the excellent, familiar venue of Hannon’s Grounds.

been serious, but luckily it was a quiet horse and we were able to come to her rescue”.

John served as Chief Steward, while in his judging capacity he judged farm produce mostly. On occasions, if a judge didn’t turn up, he stepped into their shoes (including to judge the Bonny Baby competition, Glamorous Granny, and others).

He recalls ‘Beanie’ McDonald, a real character from Mullingar, who was regularly a cattle judge at Roscommon Show.

He had long, blonde hair, liked to have a drink or two before judging, and was liked by all.

“There were so many great local people involved. James Gavigan was Show President in the early days. Jimmy McDermott always had a very interesting exhibit in our float for the Easter Parade.

The late Willie Stroker was another character, but there were so many I could mention, people like Joe Kelly, Paddy Beirne, Padraig Nolan and PJ Naughton, who contributed so much over the years. Maura Quigley was great, she was one of the show’s longest serving secretaries”.

John is looking forward to the 50th annual show, 52 years on from that

debut of 1970 (two shows didn’t go ahead due to Covid-19). He won’t be judging, but he will be there, sharing his memories and knowledge of the show with spectators in a special area where memorabilia will be on display.

Hopefully the sun will shine on August 20th next, but if there happens to be a drop or two of rain, it will remind John of another memory from the past.

“I remember a Lady Mahon, of the family at Strokestown House, she attended a show to judge the dogs” John recalls with a smile. “I lent her an umbrella, but I didn’t get it back!”

Pictured at the Roscommon Industrial & Agricultural Show were Aaron Dolan, Vickey Sherwood and Michelle O’Reilly.

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The tradition lives on, and the presence of quite a few young people on Saturday – volunteers, participants and spectators – gives us confidence that this particular form of ‘showbiz’ will thankfully continue long into the future.

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Chairperson of the show committee Sandra Kenny thanked all those who “chip in whenever they are needed”. She said they are friends and families of members, The Ploughing Association, IFA, ISA and members of other local shows.

“They are the people, along with our own members, who do so much to make sure the show is a success every year, so to all of you, we offer our heartfelt appreciation and thanks for all you do”.

Ms Kenny was speaking in her third and final year as chairperson of the show.

Flashback from our files: Grace and Orla Dwyer from Ardsallagh pictured at Roscommon Show in 2012. Picture: Gerard O’Loughlin.

Flashback from our files: Sharon Kelly, Mullingar, celebrates after she and her ‘best friend’ took first prize and Champion Dog at the Roscommon Show back in 2014. Also in picture is Irene Hanlon who is about to present her with her prize. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

I was hugely impressed by what appeared to be several extra attractions, both in terms of classes and family-oriented facilities.

Walking around the ‘Show grounds’ on Saturday, it was self-evident that the annual agricultural show is the embodiment of a truly great tradition.

-Paul Healy, Roscommon People 23 August 2013

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Largest Pedigree Suffolk Ram sale in the west to take place at Roscommon Mart The largest Pedigree Suffolk Ram sale in the west will take place on Saturday, August 6th, at Roscommon Mart. The West of Ireland Registered Pedigree Suffolk Sheep Breeders Club will hold their 51st Annual Premier Show and Sale, offering over sixty lots for sale on the day.

The success of the 2021 sale was phenomenal, achieving a 95% clearance and a new club record top price of €2500.

The commercial trade was the focus of the sale and demand was huge, with over 90% of animals heading into the commercial sector at an average of €671.

The club focuses on producing top quality Suffolks from some of the best genetics available in both Ireland and the UK. There will be a large number of Euro-Starred rams put forward, including 5-Star/5-Star and 5-Star/4-Star. The club is affiliated to the Suffolk Sheep Society South of Ireland and operates under an approved Dept. of Agriculture Food & the Marine Pedigree Breeding Programme, which means all animals forward for sale carry Zootechnical Certification.

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Pictured is last year’s record-breaking price champion from the Windfield Flock of JP Screene and Sons.

Roscommon MART WATCH There were good numbers on offer again this week with a firm trade for all classes. Bullocks made from an average of €2.26 per kilo up to €2.99 per kilo. Heifers ranged from an average of €2.71 per kilo up to €3.17 per kilo. Dry cows averaged from €2.56 per kilo up to €2.86 per kilo. There was a good demand from ringside buyers with online bidders also active.

The mart will host a special sale of bullocks as well as heifers, weanlings, suckler cows and dry cows this Friday (5th).

There were increased numbers on offer at Wednesday’s sheep sale with a steady trade for both lambs and cast ewes.

Spring lambs made up to €145 while the tops in the stag ewes fetched €225.

Please note all sheep must be tagged with a full yellow EID Tag set. The next sheep sale for lambs and cast ewes is next Wednesday (10th) at 11 am. Yard opens at 8 am and all stock must be penned by 10 am. Sale can be viewed live on www.livestock-live.com.

Sample prices for dry cows: SHX 795kgs €2240, Char X 770kgs €2200, HEX 780kgs €2130, Lim X 750kgs €2080, Lim X 705kgs €2000, BB X

730kgs €1980, Char X 725kgs €1960, Lim X 650kgs €1780, Lim X 665kgs €1730, Char X 570kgs €1490, Si X 560kgs €1290.

Heifers: SI 730kgs €2000, Char X 620kgs €1940, Lim X 675kgs €1930, 2 Char X 567.5kgs €1800, Lim X 610kgs €1740, 2 Char X 562.5kgs €1660, Lim X 605kgs €1650, Char X 590kgs €1600, Char X 575kgs €1580, Char X 525kgs €1480, Lim X 465kgs €1320, Char X 430kgs €1200, LM 370kgs €1130, Lim X 390kgs €1110, Char X 445kgs €1090, Char X 380kgs €1080, Char X 350kgs €1000.

Bullocks: Lim X 665kgs €1770, Char (Bull) 925kgs €1750, AAX 525kgs €1570.

Spring lambs: 58.5kgs €145, 54kgs €144, 52kgs €144, 50.8kgs €144, 50.6kgs €143, 48.4kgs €142, 48kgs €141, 46.3kgs €137, 45.4kgs €135, 45.3kgs €133.

Store lambs: 39.5kgs €118, 40kgs €116, 40kgs €114, 39.1kgs €113, 39.8kgs €112, 39.6kgs €112, 37.30kgs €110, 38.2kgs €108, 37.60kgs €105, 36.8kgs €100.

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on farm. Its versatility and ability to thrive in tough conditions give it an edge over other breeds when it comes to fast finishing. The Suffolk-sired lamb meets the criteria of a grass-based system perfectly.

The Suffolk cross lamb can finish from grass in twelve weeks while producing premium-quality early lamb with great muscle and marbling. This quality carcass gives the superb taste, texture and flavour demanded by today’s consumer, and drives demand for this exceptional product.

Traditionally a Terminal Sire, increasing numbers of farmers are also using Suffolks for their maternal qualities.

Suffolk rams are pivotal in producing commercial females. Suffolk cross females are renowned for their many quality traits including conformation, milkiness, mothering ability, ease of lambing and prolificacy. They produce hardy, lively lambs, capable of early turnout.

So whether you are producing females for the breeding sales, or as closed flock replacements, the Suffolk Ram will produce the quality required every time.

The 2022 show will be judged by renowned Northern Ireland breeder, Alaister Barkley of the Blackbrae Flock. The show will commence at 11 am, with the sale beginning immediately after the show at 1.30 pm. For enquiries, contact 087 7993682.

Castlerea MART WATCH Similar numbers of stock presented for sale this week and the bullock ring witnessed prices peak at €2,580 while the heifers peaked at €2,540. The cow trade remains firm with lots making up to €2,380 this week.

Breeding stock, runners and weanlings remain a good trade with a good clearance taking place overall. Cows with calves at foot made from €1,160 to €2,160, Springers made from €1,340 to €1,560 per head, and runners made from €380 to €820 with a top price of €4.82 a kilo achieved.

Sales continue this Thursday (August 4th) with our weekly sale of bullocks, heifers, cows, calves, runners, and weanlings.

All sales commence at 11 am.

Sample prices for bullocks: Ch 485kgs €1500, Lm 480kgs €1370, Lm 545kgs €1510, Lm 505kgs €1340, AAx 585kgs €1570, BBx 555kgs €1570, Lm 640kgs €1840, Ch 625kgs €1800, Ch 605kgs €1780, Lm 795kgs €2580, Lm 665kgs €1750, Ch 725kgs €1920.

Heifers: Lm 415kgs €1440, Lm 400kgs €1320, Ch 390kgs €1250, Lm 485kgs €1490, Ch 430kgs €1330, Lm 465kgs €1380, Lm 855kgs €2540, Ch 655kgs €1980, Lm 565kgs €1700, Lm 560kgs €1650, Lm 515kgs €1500.

Dry cows: Lm 860kgs €2380, Ch 800kgs €2260, AAx 755kgs €2060, Lm 740kgs €2050, Sim 735kgs €1930, Hex 690kgs €1740, Fr 555kgs €1150, Fr 645kgs €1380.

Weanlings heifers: CH 290kgs €860, Lm 295kgs €870, Lm 390gs €1290, Lm 375kgs €1250, Lm 370kgs €1010.

Weanling bulls: AAx 265kgs €810, Lm 245kgs €780, Lm 210kgs €700, Lm 415kgs €1360, Ch 330kgs €1150, Ch 345kgs €1090, Lm 470kgs €1550.

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Civil War 100 years ago TD for Roscommon among the early casualties While the early action of the Civil War was confined mostly to Dublin city, by mid-summer it had spread to other cities and rural towns.

The war was barely ten days old when it claimed its first high profile casualty. On July 5th, fighting had been going on in the city between pro-treaty troops and anti-treaty republicans around the city centre.

Cathal Brugha, commandant of the anti-treaty forces in O’Connell Street, had ordered his unit, who were fighting a rearguard action, to surrender.

He refused to surrender himself; instead he emerged from a building in Thomas Lane with a revolver in both hands. He was fired on by troops and hit in the thigh. The bullet severed an artery, causing him to die two days later on July 7th, 1922.

Brugha had been vice-commandant to Eamon Ceannt in the Easter Rising and was elected a TD in 1921. He also served as Minister of Defence during the War of Independence.

On August 1st, another prominent figure from the War of Independence died as a result of a shooting by Free State soldiers.

Harry Boland, who had served as a republican envoy to the US during the war, opposed the treaty settlement, and took the republican position after the Dáil voted in favour of the treaty. Boland was elected a Sinn Féin TD for South Roscommon in the 1918 landslide Sinn Féin victory. He was elected again in 1921, this time for the unusual constituency that comprised the region of South Roscommon and South Mayo. He was also elected to this constituency in the 1922 general election.

Boland had been working hard to try and avoid armed conflict between the pro- and anti-treaty sides. He was the main architect of the De Valera/ Collins election pact that would have resulted in an agreement of power sharing between proand anti-treaty TDs in a coalition government. The election pact was signed by representatives from both sides of the treaty divide and it appeared to be popular with the majority of TDs in the Dáil, who viewed it as a hopeful solution to the impasse that existed between the opposing sides during the spring and summer of 1922.

Harry Boland and Michael Collins pictured during happier times, before both were killed in the Civil War.

But the British government opposed the pact, and Lloyd George and Winston Churchill put pressure on Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith to break the agreement. And so, the last chance of avoiding civil war was scuppered at the behest

of the British on the eve of the Free State general election in June 1922.

Harry Boland was very disappointed that the election pact was broken and immediately joined the anti-treaty forces. He was appointed quartermaster of

the Dublin Brigade and went on active service. He was now on the run and a much wanted man by the Free State. He had many near-captures during July when pro-treaty soldiers searched houses where he had stayed. On July 31st, Boland

and a comrade were staying in the Grand Hotel in Skerries, Co. Dublin. In the early hours of the morning, the place was raided by a group of Free State troops. In an attempt by the soldiers to arrest Boland, he was shot in the stomach and died the next day in St Vincent’s Hospital.

Harry Boland had been a close friend of Michael Collins during the War of Independence, but the treaty and civil war had put them in opposing camps.

The irony of it all was that three weeks after Boland died, Collins himself was killed when his armed convoy was ambushed by an IRA column at Beal na Blath, in his native Co. Cork on August 22nd, 1922. Collins had assumed the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Free State army and had taken on the role of chairman of the provisional government after the death of Arthur Griffith, who had died of a brain haemorrhage on August 12th, 1922.

The first two months of the civil war, July and August 1922, saw the tragic deaths of four prominent figures from the revolutionary period – and many more would follow before the conflict ended.

More articles later, An Staraí Áitiuil (The local historian)

Local nominations for Pride of Place 2022 Pride of Place is an all-island competition organised by Co-Operation Ireland and the Local Authorities All-Island Steering Committee. The competition provides an ideal opportunity for community groups to demonstrate their pride in the achievements of their own local community.

Roscommon nominations to the all-island competition are made by Roscommon County Council on the basis of the recent County Roscommon Pride of

Place competition. The communities that are being nominated to participate in the 2022 Pride of Place Competition are The Melting Pot Community Society Ltd (Category 7: Community Wellbeing Initiative), the Lisnamult Tenants and Residents Association (Category 12: Urban Neighbourhoods), and Lough Ree Angling Hub (Category 9: Community Tourism Initiative).

Pride of Place is an ideal opportunity for our communities to showcase

their local development initiatives and highlight the vast wealth of community contribution to local society. It is a unique competition that emphasises the need for community groups to work together in enhancing their local area and rewards those who demonstrate community co-operation and linkages with public bodies, businesses and agencies.

Judging for the 2022 Pride of Place Competition will take place in August.

The Pride of Place judges will conduct

a site visit to each community, during which time they will meet with community representatives. The visit will consist of a formal presentation by representatives of the local community, highlighting their achievements and the reasons why they feel they deserve a Pride of Place award. The format of the rest of the visit is up to each individual community but usually includes a short tour of the local area highlighting some locations of specific interest.

The Melting Pot Community Society Ltd has been nominated by Roscommon County Council in the Community Wellbeing Initiative category for Pride of Place 2022.

Those living in the nominated communities are encouraged to get involved in the preparation for judging.

To get involved, contact your local community group for further details.

Roscommon County Council would like to congratulate the nominated communities on their performance in the county competition and wishes them the best of luck in the All-Island Pride of Place competition 2022.

The Lough Ree Angling Hub has been nominated by Roscommon County Council in the Community Tourism Initiative category for Pride of Place 2022.

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PSRA Licence No. 004420

LAKE VIEW HOUSE

Cormac 086 3519492

Cathal 086 1409158

NEW TO THE MARKET

4 B/R BUNGALOW RESIDENCE STANDING ON APPROX 4 ACRES OF PRIME LANDS WITH A RANGE OF OUTBUILDINGS INCLUDING 13 NO. STABLES LOCATED AT

PRIME ROADSIDE FARM OF APPROX 33 ACRES

AMV: €275,000

AMV: €295,000

CORRISLIRA, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON F42 CK81

A wonderful opportunity to acquire a fine family home of approx. 1312 sq ft with the ability to work from home or operate a food business with the property already producing various fruit and vegetables in the Permaculture areas and tunnels. This prime property is located in a rural setting and comes complete with extensive outbuildings, an arena and number 13 stables previously used for breeding of draught horses and set on an immediate 4.05 acres approx.

There are 4 well appointed bedrooms, a sitting room, lounge, dining room, a lovely kitchen and a sunroof opening onto a beautiful private and tranquil courtyard.

Corraslira, Strokestown has an abundance of natural amenities including country walks, boating, fishing & bird watching and is a much sought after address, only minutes drive from Strokestown.

The property presents itself with fantastic lake views and a south western aspect to avail of the best of sunlight and also comes with benefit of approx 8 acres of rewilding land with lake access.

The Auctioneer now invites viewings and all offers to sell.

(SET OUT IN 2 NO. LOTS) LOCATED AT

RACKINS, CURRAGHBOY, CO. ROSCOMMON This is a prime roadside farm set adjacent to Curraghboy Village.

The sale of these said lands must offer all farmers a great opportunity to acquire lands in this highly regarded farming district.

The lands are comprised in part Folio: RN21434.

The said lands are located just off the N61 Roscommon to Athlone Route offering quality lands in 2 lots which can be sold separately should market interest dictate.

Lot 1: 26 ACRES APPROX Lot 2: 7 ACRES APPROX Legals: John O’Carroll, Melotte O’Carroll. 11 Pearse Street Athlone The auctioneer now invites immediate viewings and all offers to sell

DUE TO CANCELLATION

NEW TO THE MARKET

3 B/R BUNGALOW RESIDENCE LOCATED AT

4 B/R BUNGALOW RESIDENCE LOCATED AT

CLERRAGH, FRENCHPARK, CO. ROSCOMMON F45 VY98

MULLYMUX, ROSCOMON, CO. ROSCOMMON F42HX80

A superb 3 bedroom bungalow of approx. 839.59 sq ft. The property is presented in immaculate condition and has been recently renovated both internally and externally. A contemporary design runs through the whole house and features bespoke handmade wood features in each room, designer wallpaper and newly stained and varnished oak flooring. This charming bungalow is evidently cared for by the current owners with a meticulous eye for detail throughout.

Externally the site of approx. 0.5 acres features an array of shrubs, trees, flowers, wildflowers, fruit trees and a newly seeded lawn. The garden is split into various zones which include flower beds, lawn, patio area and dining area. The site is truly a gardeners paradise. Private parking is available to the front of the property with a timber fence boundary.

Ideally located within easy reach of Frenchpark Village Viewing of this home is highly recommended and guaranteed not to disappoint.

Viewings strictly by appointment.

This is a fine quality 4 Bedroomed bungalow style residence comprising briefly of reception/hallway, sitting room, living room, kitchen, utility, sunroom, 4 bedrooms in all with master en suite and family bath room standing on a site area of approx. 0.46 of an acre Set within 2.5 km of Roscommon town centre on the Boyle Road this property is in a fantastic location and sure to tick many boxes for prospective buyers.

Set on a beautifully mature site with tarmacadam driveway. Once one steps inside the home the quality of finish is apparent with solid wood kitchen cabinets and double glazing throughout this home truly is turnkey condition.

The house extends to almost 1800 square feet and is ready for immediate occupancy.

OFCH and solid fuel fires within.

The auctioneer now invites immediate viewings and all offers to sell

AMV: €159,500

PRICE GUIDE €225,000

Stone Court Centre, The Square, Roscommon. Tel: (090) 6626579 / 6626796. Mobile: Cormac 086 3519492 or Cathal 086 1409158 Email: teamearley@remax.ie • Web: www.teamearley.ie

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PropertyPeople 5 acres of land/ site for sale in

BALLINDRIMLEY CASTLEREA

PSRA Licence No: 003201

NEW TO THE MARKET

Clooncoundra, Ballymurray, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon F42 H634

1K from Main Street. Site potential for suitable client. Site falls into Category A Urban Periphery of County Development Plan.

For details contact 0860784243

Exceptional B rated property presented for sale in immaculate condition by its present owners with no expense spared.

Most desirable location just off the main Roscommon/Athlone route, 3 miles from Roscommon town and convenient to Portrunny Bay and the River Shannon. The property lies on a large site with views over Mote Park and comprises reception hallway, open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room. 2 large bedrooms (both en-suite), large utility and family bathroom There is a large attic/storage area with carpet flooring and Velux window. Outside, attractive cut stone walling with traditional stone outbuildings.

Price Region: € 295,000 BER Rating: B3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET

10 The Spinney, Roscommon Co. Roscommon F42 E778

Superb family home presented for sale in immaculate condition by its present owners with no expense spared. Spacious property in this established sought after residential area adjacent to the Abbey Hotel and within walking distance to all town amenities including Railway station. Accommodation consists of 5 bedrooms (2 en-suite) includes en-suite ground floor bedroom, sitting room, kitchen, dining room, utility and family bathroom. Outside, manicured grounds with private rear garden and steel shed. Viewing is recommended.

Price Region: € 350,000 BER Rating: C2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET

Golf Links Road Roscommon, Co. Roscommon F42 E263

Spectacular 6 bedroom (all en-suite) residence situated in Roscommon’s premier residential location adjacent to Roscommon Golf Club and within walking distance to all Town amenities.

Spacious property extending to c. 4200 sq. ft. incorporating generous living space including open plan kitchen with pocket doors to large living room, exceptional games room with feature natural limestone fireplace together with elegant sitting room to front.

Spacious fully fitted utility with floor to ceiling storage and family bathroom completes ground floor. First floor consists of 6 bedrooms (all en-suite) and fully serviced office.

Price Region: € 850,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET

60 Hawthorn Drive, Roscommon Co. Roscommon F42 D635 Quality 3 bedroom bungalow located in this hallmark estate within walking distance to Hannon’s Hotel, University Hospital Roscommon and all town amenities. Situated on a private landscaped site, this property comprises entrance hallway, large sitting room with solid fuel stove, open plan kitchen/dining room and utility with w.c. off. 3 large bedrooms (2 with built in wardrobes) and family bathroom. Early viewing is advised by the Auctioneers.

Price Region: € 220,000

Church Street, Roscommon Town, CO. ROSCOMMON TEL: 090 6627878 FAX: 090 6627877 E-mail info@oates.ie Website: www.oates.ie

The Manse, Northgate Street, Athlone, CO. WESTMEATH TEL: 090 6477500 FAX: 090 6477546 E-mail athlone@oates.ie Website: www.oates.ie

Landmark property new to the market in Elphin Main Street, Elphin, Co. Roscommon

New to the market with Oates Auctioneers and Valuers is a substantial eight-bedroomed investment property, located on Main Street, Elphin, Co. Roscommon (F45 TH22).

This landmark property is connected to all mains services and presents an ideal opportunity for re-

development, with a large site area of approximately 0.75 acres holding huge potential. In need of refurbishment, this property comprises of a former public house with a separate commercial unit, eight bedrooms, a sitting room, living room, kitchen, utility room and a bathroom.

This property is priced to sell, with immediate enquiries advised.

The price region for this property is €75,000.

For more information, contact Oates Auctioneers on 0906627878, email info@oates.ie, or log onto oates.ie.

Two-bedroomed apartment for sale on Church Street For sale with Pat Hughes Auctioneers and Valuers is a two-bedroomed, first floor apartment, located at Church Street, Roscommon.

Accommodation consists of a kitchen, living area, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The property is currently rented and generating an annual rental income of €9,600.

For further details, contact Pat Hughes Auctioneers and Valuers on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Church Street, Roscommon.

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Forty acres of mature plantation for sale

Property of the week at RE/MAX Team Earley This week, Cormac Sheehy of RE/MAX Team Earley is inviting viewings for an extremely impressive four/fivebedroomed detached family home, set within the highly regarded Oldwood residential estate in Roscommon Town (F42X403).

Located convenient to all amenities, this property will be of particular interest to owner-occupiers. The highlight of this home is the kitchen/living area, with pocket doors separating a fine living room from a stunning kitchen. The house benefits from many additional features and high end finishings, and is of a level that is rare to the market, with high-quality coving, panelling, and a solid oak kitchen with granite worktops. There is also a home office, as well as four large double bedrooms, one of which is en-suite.

The garden is perfectly maintained and manicured. It makes for an oasis of tranquillity and relaxation, featuring raised beds, seating areas and spacious sheds and outbuildings. The BER rating for this must-view property is B2.

For further details or to arrange an appointment to view, please contact RE/MAX Team Earley, Stonecourt Roscommon on 090-6626579, email teamearley@remax. ie, or log onto teamearley.ie. Contact auctioneer Cormac directly on 086-3519492.

For sale with Pat Hughes Auctioneers and Valuers are approximately forty acres of mature plantation, located convenient to Castlecoote at Emlaghkeadew. The trees are approximately 28 years planted and the lands have excellent road frontage, which will be of big benefit during harvesting.

For further details, contact Pat Hughes Auctioneers and Valuers on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com.

Convenient to Castlecoote at Emlaghkeadew

Auctioneers & Valuers

NO. 1 ABBEY ST., ROSCOMMON. Licence No. 001090 TEL 090 66 27003. FAX 090 66 26296 EMAIL info@pathughesauctioneers.com Web: www.pathughesauctioneers.com

#### URGENTLY REQUIRED ####

Due to continued success Hughes & Company are urgently looking for all types of property in and around Roscommon for a number of disappointed underbidders. If you are thinking of buying or selling talk to Pat, let him advise you, his advice is free.

Phone: 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com NEW TO THE MARKET - FOR SALE CIRCA 18.5 ACRES OF LAND WITH EXCELLENT ROAD FRONTAGE

at BALLYNACULLIA, CARTRON,

KILTEEVAN, ROSCOMMON for the Reps of the late Mary ( Maisie ) Farrell, Deceased

Oldwood residential estate in Roscommon Town

––––––––––––– FINAL OFFERS ––––––––––––– at DERRYGEEL, LANESBORO,

CO. LONGFORD

s r e f f O l Fina Final offers invited for property at Derrygeel, Co. Longford is an attractive 3 bedroom bungalow on circa 2.5-acre site with a range of out-offices including an old disused farm house. Accommodation consists of: Sitting Room, Kitchen cum Dining Room with Oil Fired Range, Utility and a Bathroom.

There are a range of out-offices, Cattle Pen & Crush. The residence is located approximately 2 miles from Lanesboro on the main Ballymahon to Lanesboro Road. The residence is in need of some modernisation.

The Lands can be sold in one or more lot to suit. The lands are located approximately ½ mile off the main Lanesboro to Roscommon Road and 3 miles from Roscommon Town. This is an ideal opportunity for local farmers to increase their holding. Most of the lands are of good quality.

• Lot 1 – Entire Property Circa 18.5 acres • Lot 2 – Circa 13.5 acres • Lot 3 – Circa 2.5 acres • Lot 4 – Circa 2.5 acres Legal: Carmel Leahy, Thomas K Madden & Co. Solicitors, 1 Camlin View, Deanscurragh, Longford, (043) 334 1192 For further details contact 090 6627003 or email: info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Legal: Martina Dolan, Solicitor, Groarke & Partners Solicitors, 33 Deanscurragh, Longford, Co. Longford For further details contact 090 6627003 or email: info@pathughesauctioneers.com

NEW TO THE MARKET - FOR SALE

NEW TO THE MARKET - FOR SALE

ATTRACTIVE TWO-BEDROOM TOWN HOUSE

at ANVIL COURT, ROSCOMMON TOWN

CIRCA 35 ACRES

at MONEYLAE, GLENBALLYTHOMAS,

CO. ROSCOMMON

Oldwood residential estate in Roscommon Town

at FARM, CASTLEREA,

CO. ROSCOMMON

Accommodation consists of: Kitchen Cum Dining Room, Sitting Room, Living Room, 5 Bedrooms and a Bathroom. The residence is in need of total modernisation and reconstruction. The property is well located approximately 2 miles off the main Castlerea to Roscommon Road. The Property is surrounded by mature trees. The property is located approximately 45 minutes from Knock Airport, convenient to Williamstown, Castlerea, Ballymoe & Roscommon.

For further details contact 090 6627003 or email: info@pathughesauctioneers.com

––––––––––––– FINAL OFFERS ––––––––––––– at CORNAGREA, BALLYFARNON,

BOYLE, CO. ROSCOMMON F52 AX56

s r e f f O l Fina Accommodation consists of: Sitting Room, Kitchen cum dining room, two bedrooms and a bathroom with a small yard to the rear.

The residence is in excellent condition, located in the prime rental area and would make an ideal investment property.

For further details contact 090 6627003 or email: info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Oldwood residential estate in Roscommon Town

NEW TO THE MARKET - FOR SALE LARGE 5 BEDROOM, 2 STOREY DWELLING ON CIRCA ½ ACRE SITE

Circa 35 acres of top-quality agricultural land located at Moneylae, Glenballythomas, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon, one of Roscommon’s most renowned farming areas.

The lands are in one block and situated approximately 3 miles from Tulsk Village on the main Tulsk to Frenchpark Road.

For further details contact 090 6627003 or email: info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Final offers are being sought on an attractive 4 bedroomed detached property at Cornagrea, Ballyfarnon, Boyle, Co. Roscommon with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Accommodation consists of: - Kitchen, Dining Cum Living Room, Sitting Room, Downstairs Bedroom.

Upstairs: 3 Bedrooms and a Bathroom.

The residence is located approximately 3 miles from Boyle town and a short distance from Lough Key Forest Park, Kilronan Castle & Arigna Mines .

For further details contact 090 6627003 or email: info@pathughesauctioneers.com

For further information or to make an appointment to view any of the above contact the office on 090 66 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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BOOM SPRAYER TESTING SERVICE • Sprayers tested on owners premises • Test report & D.A.F.M. stickers provided.

• Small stock of parts available and can be fitted on sprayers

FOR SALE < FOR SALE: Tumble dryer, mahogany glass door, 7 beautiful kitchen chairs.

Phone: 086 3956902 after 4pm < FOR SALE: Red + white setter pups, 8 weeks old, great with kids good temperment, pure bred, need to re-home, open to all reasonable offers. Phone: 085 2162555

GARDENING GARDENING SERVICES Including: • Hedge Cutting • Hedge Planting • Grass Cutting • Spraying • Strimming • Weeding • Garden Tidy-ups • Planting • Gutter Cleaning, etc.

Chainsaw work also available

Phone John on

GARDENING

All sprayers tested in 2016/2017 are now due re-test Contact: Thomas Neilan on 087 2395171 or 090 6663069 e-mail: thomasneilan4@ gmail.com

D.A.F.M. Approved

JOE HEALY

Tree Services

• Hedge Cutting • Dangerous Tree Removal • Wood Chipping • Fully Insured

Phone:

Reg No: EI000083

087 2721193

FENCING/GATES

Mop & Mow

Des Kelly Fencing Over 20 years in business All types of fencing supplied and erected Including: • Cresoted Posts • Agricultural Fencing • Site Fencing • Security Fencing • Post & Rail Fencing • Concrete Fencing • Grant Approved Fencing No job too big or too small Just give us a call on

087 2346364

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For all your fencing needs.

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Tel: 087 2172281 FARMING < FOR SALE: Round bales of hay for sale, Oran area.

Tel: 086 8769261 < FOR SALE: 4 x 14ft heavy duty galvinised gates and hangers. Phone: 090 6621850

087 2860428

CORBETT

TREE CARE & LANDSCAPING

General Maintenance Dangerous Tree Removal l Garden Hedges & Trees reduced and shaped l Wood Chipping l Fully Insured Contact Alan on l

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www.corbetttreecareandlandscaping.com Ballaghaderreen Garden & Property Services l Grasscutting l Strimming/ Brushcutting l Hedge cutting l Weeding/spraying l Light chainsaw work l Cleaning l Pressure washing Husband and wife team offering the help you need at a price you can afford Email: mopandmow@ icloud.com Telephone: 085 868 4169

GATELY GARDENING

Four Roads, Co. Roscommon • Landscaping • Timber Decking • Patios • General Maintenance Contact Liam on 086 8749550 or 090 66 27496

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Roscommon Physical Therapy Clinic Movement Matters

• Certified Arborists • Tree Surgery • Dangerous Tree Removal • Wood Chipping • Leylandii hedges reduced and shaped Comprehensive Insurance Cover. I.S.A. member.

Tel: 086 6077307 or 086 8125165 www.parklaw treeservices.com

20 years experience treating babies to adults.

Everyday aches & pains to sports injuries.

Physical Therapy CranioSacral Therapy Medical Dry Needling Prescription Orthotics Pilates – Small Classes

Can we help you?

Call us today to enquire 090 663 0009 Like us on Facebook www.rosptc.com 1 Castleview, Roscommon F42 C902

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PLANNINGS

INFORMATION < I N F O R M AT I O N : Sought for local film documentaries. Anyone who may have pictures/ video clips/old VHS footage etc from the time of Fr. Ray Browne’s ministries in Drumboylan, Roscommon Town and Kilbride are asked if they could share with Ronan Carley for possible use in this production. Contact Ronan on 086 3503732 or email: ronancarley@ yahoo.com.

IRISH ANCESTORS TRACING IRISH ANCESTORS I am trying to locate the Irish Ancestors of Mary Fannon, the daughter of John Fannon and Jane Fallon, baptised 24th April 1837, (sponsors: Patrick Mally and Mary Cunnan).

Found in Roscommon RC Baptisms, vol. 1, p272.

If anybody has information on my ancestors, can you please contact me at the below email or postal address.

I would be very grateful for any information, anyone may have.

Marilyn J. Sachtjen 12917 N. North Park Road Newman Lake Washington 99025 USA Email: masksacht@yahoo.com

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, CUBIS Systems Limited, intend to apply for Permission for (i) The removal of the existing roof over the main factory, area 2,300sqm and (ii) The Installation of a new roof and roof lights.

The insulated roof panel will include an integrated Solar Panel System. This will consist of approximately 687 no. Solar Panels and associated equipment.

Panels to be mounted on roof space and to cover a roof area of 2,300sqm, along with all other associated site works at Carrownabrickna and Lisnacroghy or Gallowstown Townland, IDA Roscommon Business and Technology Park, Racecourse Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Signed: Collins Boyd Engineering Ltd. Engineers & Architects Galway Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon.

Ph: (090) 6634421 Fax: (090)6634423 Email: info@collinsboydeng.com

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Significant Further Information / Revised Plans.

Name of Applicants: Paul and Deirdre Earley.

Reference Number of Planning Application: PD/22/45.

The development applied for comprises of the following: To construct single storey dwelling house, provide mechanical effluent treatment unit and percolation area, provide new site entrance and access road including all ancillary site works necessary to complete the development.

Significant Further Information/Revised Plans have been submitted to the Planning Authority in relation to the above stated development at Greagh, Arigna, Co. Roscommon.

Significant Further Information/ Revised Plans have been furnished to the planning authority in relation to the application and are available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the Significant Further Information/Revised Plans may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 not later than two weeks after the receipt of the newspaper notice and site notice by the planning authority. There will be no fee payable on a further submission/observation if it is accompanied by a copy of the acknowledgement of a previous submission /observation.

Signed: O’ Rourke Design and Planning Telephone: 071 9643042 Mobile: 087 2846588 Email: peter.ordap@gmail.com.

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We cannot guarantee publication after this time TEL: EMAIL:

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Carina Brady am applying to the above authority for the following: Retention and completion of partially constructed dormer dwelling house. Permission for a domestic garage.

Changes to the house design including entrance to site of previous planning permission granted ( ref. no. 071103) and a proprietary treatment unit with associated services at Cuilliaghbeg, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon.

The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Signed: Carina Brady

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Eugene Boland and Zoe Shine intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct single storey dwelling, domestic garage, effluent waste water treatment system and percolation area, associated site development works and services at Garrynagawna, Cloonown, Athlone, Co. Roscommon.

Signed: Gaynor Architectural + Design Services Ltd. Architects Fallon Avenue, Roscommon.

Phone: 090 6626974 Mobile: 086 8115449

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL John Kenoy intends to apply to Roscommon County Council for Permission to construct (I) Milking parlour building incorporating holding yard with crush/ drafting yard with flow channel and slatted tank, Office, Rain water storage rooms, meal bin, plant rooms and hardcore area and all assorted site works at Carrickbeg, Curraghboy, Athlone, Co Roscommon.

That the planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Signed: Aidan Kelly (ADPS) Agricultural Design & Planning Services Phone: 085 7466211 Web: www.adps.ie

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Regina and Stephen Farrell, intend to apply for permission for development at this site at Rinnagan, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon.

The development will consist of the demolition of elements of the existing dwelling and outbuildings, the construction of a new single storey extension, new private water well and new wastewater treatment system with tertiary treatment system together with all associated site development works.

The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Signed: Paul McMahon, McMahon McBennett - Chartered Architectural Consultants | Certified Passive House Designers M: 087 9970027 E: info@mcmahonmcbennett.com

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Castlerea Community & Family Resource Centre, intend to apply for Permission for (a) the demolition of an existing timber shop front and doorway to the front of an existing building (b) the construction of a replacement rendered shop front facade and doorway, along with signage and all other associated site works at Castlereagh Td, St. Patricks Street, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Signed: Murtagh Engineering Chartered Consulting Engineers, Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon.

Ph: (086) 3490965 W: www.mbeprojects.com

Acceptance of an advertisement or payment therefore is not to be taken as implying guarantee that the advertisement will be published. The right is reserved to refuse to insert any advertisement, without giving any reason; also to discontinue the publication of any advertisement previously published, without compensation for any loss or damage claimed for non-publication. Publication of an advertisement cannot be guaranteed on a specific week or at all, whether or not a particular week has been stipulated by the advertiser, and the company will not be liable for any loss claimed by such omission, whether from all editions or any particular edition or editions of the paper. Right is reserved to alter any advertisement without liability for any compensation for such alteration. Further, the company does not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of any advertisement.

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PLANNINGS

Design Consultation Planning Applications New Build, Extend, Renovate Bespoke Design Domestic, Commercial & Agricultural

086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com

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Gerry Hynes MRIAI Registered Architect

Qualified registered architect with experience in domestic new build and extensions, commercial, agricultural and building reports. also Ancillary certifier for larger projects.

Gerry Hynes M.R.I.A.I. White Cottage, Doon, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon.

F42 DF10 Phone:

087 252729

Web: www.gerryhynes architect.com Email: gerryhynes0 @gmail.com

PROPERTIES TO LET/ RENT/WANTED < TO RENT: 1 bed apartment to rent, ground floor, own entrance. Bawn Street, Strokestown.

Tel: 086 8221930 or 086 8106655

CHAZEY PROPERTIES: We require properties for waiting tenants, we advertise, conduct viewings, arrange references, read meters, set up tenancy agreements and arrange direct debit payments straight into your bank. We charge a one off fee only if we are successful in renting your property. If not no fees are payable.

Tel: 086 8212732

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Classifieds PODIATRIST Podiatrist/Chiropodist

Sarah Fleming

CB.Sc (Hons) Podiatry MScPI at

Tullys

HSE Trained and Approved l Home visits available l

For any of your foot issues call:

094 9620009 FOOT CLINIC ROSCOMMON – MOLLOYS PHARMACY (Monday to Saturday) Also available in Boyle & Athlone -------Chiropody treatment and all aspects of Foot Pain. Orthotics prescribed

By Appointment Only – Tel: 087 2982214 Catriona Byrne DIP CHFP

STILL MISSING

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PODIATRIST

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For all foot ailments

Corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, verruca, orthotics, diabetic assessments and treatment.

Siobhan Murray BSc (Hons) Podiatry M.Ch.S.I.

Department of Health Approved Kearney’s Chemist Main Street, Castlerea For appointment: Phone: (089) 4142233 • Home visits SIOBHAN ALSO RUNS A CLINIC FROM KNOCK

• 20 years experience

Reflexology may bring relief from conditions such as: • Allergies • Colic • Eczema • Constipation • Migraine • Back Problems • Stress • Infertility • Insomnia • Respiratory Disorders • Blood Pressure • Pain • Bowel Disorders • Joint/Muscle Problems • Thyroid Imbalance • Emotional Disorders - Fertility Reflexology - Ante Natal Reflexology - Baby Reflexology - Cancer Care Reflexology - Special Needs Reflexology Mobile Service Available Marina Furey B. Sc. (Hons)

d Now enrolling for September l 3rd, 5th & 6th year HL

grinds l Experienced HL teacher l Excellent results record Contact by phone/text:

Lorraine 086 3688302

EMAIL: roscommonmathsgrinds @gmail.com

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Tel: Donal

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< Still missing from Scramogue, Roscommon area. Mother cat and kitten, mum is ear tipped, they may still be together or may have been separated. Might have travelled outside Scramogue area. Please if anyone has any information on them, or may have seen them. Please contact 085 1216640

TURF AVAILABLE

REFLEXOLOGY

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REFLEXOLOGY

Tel: 087 2264951

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< GRINDS: Available in Irish for National/Primary School students. Roscommon Town area. Please contact: 086 0631226

(All areas)

Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon

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GRINDS

TOP QUALITY TURF 10x6 Loads of Turf, saved in good weather and stored in dry shed, will deliver.

Phone:

083 0684011

WANTED: Fallen trees for firewood. Ash, Beech, Birch and Whitethorn.

We are safety certified and insured.

Phone:

086 2437376

USEFUL SERVICES

USEFUL SERVICES

USEFUL SERVICES

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS:

HOME MAINTENANCE

PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN CABINET PAINTER AVAILABLE

WASHING MACHINE, REPAIRS, DISHWASHER REPAIRS, OVEN AND TUMBLE DRYER REPAIRS Contact Paul on 086 0538977 087 4046478 071 9664207 www.appliance-repairs.ie

Electrician Available Safe Electric Registered.

Domestic and Industrial, All work considered.

No Job too small.

Phone Paul 086 2553153 or email: p086255315@gmail. com

HANDY MAN AVAILABLE Power Washing l Gutters Cleaned l Fitting Shower Doors l Bathroom Accessories l Tiling and Timber Flooring l General Gardening Maintenance and Clean-up etc. l

NO JOB TOO SMALL Acceptance of an advertisement or payment therefore is not to be taken as implying guarantee that the advertisement will be published. The right is reserved to refuse to insert any advertisement, without giving any reason; also to discontinue the publication of any advertisement previously published, without compensation for any loss or damage claimed for nonpublication. Publication of an advertisement cannot be guaranteed on a specific week or at all, whether or not a particular week has been stipulated by the advertiser, and the company will not be liable for any loss claimed by such omission, whether from all editions or any particular edition or editions of the paper. Right is reserved to alter any advertisement without liability for any compensation for such alteration. Further, the company does not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of any advertisement.

Call Mike

087 2478609 < HANDYMAN SERVICES: Do you need odd jobs doing around your home/ yard? Don’t have time to do them yourself? Don’t want to contact a specialised tradesman to carry out these tasks? l Gardening l Stonework l Clean up/ Tidying l Concrete repairs l Fence repairs l Pointing / Repointing l Cutting / Chopping firewood. Honest Service Provided at a Reasonable Rate. Phone: 071 9633964

Do you have a house or shed that you want cleaned out and all unwanted items removed?

If so ring:

087 9657933 or 090 66 33084

< PAINTER & DECORATOR AVAILABLE: For all your painting needs, keen and competive prices. Tel: Tom on 086 0815802

Midwest Painters l ROOFS

washed and painted l DRIVEWAYS washed and sealeed l AGRI/FARM SHEDS washed and painted All work guaranteed Fully insured

Telephone 083 2070158

Quality Small Job Services For Home or Business

LOFT LADDERS

Tried & Trusted Since 1993

Phone JOHN

083 8838022 Plumbing & Maintenance • Bathroom planning and design to suit you • All aspects of plumbing and maintenance • Boiler Servicing • Heating Installation • Call for FREE QUOTATION

Contact Luke on

Supplied & Fitted From

085 7359120

FROM

C&G Quarries

The company that can do all them small jobs

094 9373445 087 9100477

www.oddjobsolutions.ie Established since 2005

TARMACADAM

FOR ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PAINTING

Aluminium

€190

USEFUL SERVICES

Williamstown, Co. Galway

Tel: 087 2601639

READYMIX CONCRETE

Suppliers of Maintenance - Pea Gravel - 804 l Broken and Round Stone l Drainage Chip l Washed Sand

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PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTOR For all your decorating needs CONTACT JOHN

086 4679798

Harpur Bros, Castlecole, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED DRAINS/SEWERS CLEANED PERMIT NO: WCP - MO - 09 - 0267 - 01

COVERING ROSCOMMON AREA TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY: 086 8381227 or 086 1997815 <SOCIAL DANCING: Every Friday night in An Bothar Rua, Elphin with live music from 9.30pm til late. This Friday night Eamonn Jackson.

Dance class from 8.30pm.

Tel. 087 9809432

Alan O’Toole

WINDOW CLEANING

Window Protection Ireland Commercial/Domestic Registered and Insured All areas covered Also protecting windows during construction see windowprotection.ie GUTTER CLEANING ALSO AVAILABLE Telephone

087 9795226

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DOORS/ WINDOWS SERVICE

Chris’s Window Service

Springfield, Williamstown, Co. Galway Window restrictors l Burglary repairs l Window locks l Cylinder and lock supplied l Hinge replacement l Glass replacement l Window and door seals l Window and door handles supplied and fitted l Aluminium and uPVC doors and windows repaired.

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BRENDAN DOOLIN

Also Wooden Venetians, Velux Window Blinds.

Tel: 090 66 30521 Mobile: 086 8115928

CHIMNEY REPAIRS

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- CCTV Camera Inspection

Dead & Worn-Out Animals Contact JOHN GREENE BALLINASLOE TEL: (090) 96 88606 (090) 96 88830 or (090) 96 87651 Lowest price guaranteed Daily collection

email: chrislocksmith.162@gmail.com

INSURANCE CLAIMS

DOOR & WINDOW SERVICE

Supply and fit uPVC Doors and Windows ONLY TOP QUALITY PRODUCTS USED Composite Doors, French Doors, Patio Doors in a wide range of styles and colours Also various styles and colours of uPVC Windows

Martin Hibbitt APA-PL, CIP, CDIP LA Mountbellew, Co. Mountbellew, Co.Galway Galway Mountbellew, Co. Galway

info@mhla.ie 091 380900 | 0879818153 9818153Co. Galway info@mhla.ie Mountbellew, 091 || 087 info@mhla.ie 091 380900 380900 087 9818153

REPAIRS & SERVICING ALSO CARRIED OUT

www.mhla.ie www.mhla.ie www.mhla.ie 091 380900 | 087 9818153

Contact Pat Hanley on

086 6002721

to discuss your requirements

Email: pjmhanley@gmail.com

Certified Dip in Loss Certified in Certified Dip DipAdjusting in Loss Loss Adjusting Adjusting Loss Assessor Services Loss Assessor Assessor Services Loss Services

Certified Dip in Loss Adjusting

info@mhla.ie

Loss Assessor Services

For Professional For Professional Advice Contact Advice Contact: John Hibbitt:

Approved Product Advisor

Member of the Insurance Institute of Ireland

Tel: 090 662 6898 AFTER HOURS/24 HOUR EMERGENCY

info@athlonechimneyrepairs.ie

Cathal Dooley 087 6579064

20 Years Experience Free Insurance Quotes Nationwide Service Stoves and Ranges Fitted All Work Guaranteed

INSULATION

We buy any CARS, VANS, TRUCKS, JEEPS all types wanted.

End of life certs can be provided.

Also scrap metal

Call in or contact us for free

andfrom quotes Unit advice 2,Grants Ballybrit Industrial €1,214 to Estate, Galway

€3,500

091 768 768

Ballybane Industrial Estate, Unit 2,info@ecowise.ie Ballybrit Industrial Estate, Galway H91 P5k5 Block 12, Galway www.ecowise.ie

091 768 768 info@ecowise.ie

www.ecowise.ie

You must call in advance to order repeat prescriptions

Power Washing

Contact Dave:

CLEANING

S tephen H oare

Cleaning Services • Roscommon • Carpets & Upholstery Cleaning • WINDOW CLEANING • POWER WASHING Fascias & Soffits • Gutters & Down pipes • Drive ways ‘paths and patios’ KEEN and COMPETITIVE PRICES

M: 086 3912396 Ph: 090 66 62892

087 751 3774 SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED

Do you want to increase the security of your home? l Enhance the look of your home and garden? l Keep pets and children secure and safe?

Western Side Gates are specialists in manufacturing and fitting side gates and shed doors. All our gates are pressure treated and made to last. l

Call Bernard on: 085 2274806 Email: westernsidegates@gmail.com Or vist: www.westernsidegates.com Locally owned ... in the heart of the community

Please ring to make an appointment for the small animal clinic.

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED ALSO DRAIN JETTING SERVICE

Contact Maurice on 086 2538169 or Kenneth on 086 8044030 Gannon Environmental Services Ltd.

Tel: 090 DRIVING LESSONS

Western Side Gates

Bonded Bead Cavity Wall Insulation

Cellulose, Sheepswool, Fibreglass, Call in SIGA or contact us for free Airtightness advice and quotes New Buildings & Retrofit

087 2596055

Tel: 087 0944027

GATES Cellulose, Sheepswool, Fibreglass, SIGA Airtightness Bonded Cavity & Wall Insulation NewBead Buildings Retrofit

VETERINARY

Lanesboro Street, Roscommon

Email:

• Relining • Rebuilding • CCTV Camera Inspection

For appointment call me on 086 8229606

OR email your enquiry to cburkecoaching@gmail.com (FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS OR ON-LINE/TEAMS)

Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland

9673336 Mob: 086 2678350

Dooley Chimney Repairs • Lining

CAREER COACHING: * CV ADVICE AND TAILORING TO JOB SPECS * COMPETENCY BASED APPLICATION FORMS (INCLUDING PUBLIC SECTOR) * INTERVIEW MASTERING (INCLUDING COMPETENCY-BASED QUESTIONS) CHANGING JOB / GET THAT PROMOTION!

Member of the PSAB-GI

Tel: 090

Chimney Problems

GUIDING & COACHING TOWARDS SUCCESS

ApprovedProduct Product Member of the PSAB-GI Approved Member Approved Member of of the the PSAB-GI PSAB-GI Advisor Product Advisor by the Central Advisorwww.mhla.ie Regulated Regulated by the the Central Central Regulated by Member of the Insurance Bank of Ireland Member of of the Insurance Insurance Bank of of Ireland Ireland Member Bank Institute ofthe Ireland Institute of of Ireland Ireland Institute

POWER BRUSH

CARS

086 8229606

CAROLINE BURKE Career & Life Coaching

PERSONAL COACHING: * BECOME MORE ASSERTIVE & BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE! * HELP TO COPE WITH AND EMBRACE CHANGE (E.G. RETIREMENT, NEW JOB, SEPARATION, ETC)

Martin Hibbitt CIP, CDIP Martin HibbittAPA-PL, APA-PL, CIP, CDIP LA LA Martin Hibbitt APA-PL, CIP, CDIP LA

Full replacement service provided and all work carried out to a high quality finish

- Chimney Repairs - Soot & Smoke Problems - Demolish, Re Build & Re Flue Line - Chimney Fires - Flexible Stainless Steel Liner - Insurance Claims processed

LIFE COACH

FARMING

ROSCOMMON Driving School

Phone 087 2295551 Road Safety Authority Approved Driving Instructor

6621220 GENERAL SERVICES

Patios l Decking Houses l Vehicles l Driveways l Caravans l Walls l Gutters l Domestic Cleaning l Roof Cleaning l All Types of Algae Treated

Lisagallon, Cloverhill, Roscommon Eircode: F42 K243 Tel: 0906665555 Fax: 0906627653 • Digital X-Ray Facility • In house Blood Analysis • Small Animal Ultra-Sound • Gas Anaesthetic • Veterinary Kennel’s facility •24hrs Emergency Vet on call Clinic Hours: 2pm – 7pm Mon – Friday • Saturday Clinic 10am - 3pm Office Hours: 9am – 7pm Mon - Friday PLEASE CALL TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT

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Full & Mini Car Valeting (we come to you) Furniture Removal & Collection l Garden Maintenance l Painting Service Fully Registered & Insured Phone John: l

085 2113317

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES In loving memory of

GRADY Rita Carnamadda, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon (3rd Anniversary)

HYNES Eugene Birchgrove, Creagh, Ballinasloe.

Who passed away on the 4th of August 2009.

(13th Anniversary)

In loving memory of my Mother Rita who died on 7th August 2019 Those special memories of you will always bring a smile if only I could have you back for just a little while.

Then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do you always meant so very much and always will do too.

The fact that you’re no longer here will always cause me pain but you’re forever in my heart until we meet again.

Always remembered and sadly missed by her son, Andy.

Let this be a loving reminder That someone is missing today, Someone our hearts still hold on to, as we travel along life’s way.

Someone who made life so special, for all those who gather here, Someone who won’t be forgotten, but cherished from year to year.

And now as we pause to remember, let us all fondly recall, how dearly each of us loved her, and Oh … how she loved us all.

MAI HALLY

“Avalon”, Castle Street, Roscommon

Looking back with memories, upon the path you trod.

We bless the hours we had with you, and will leave the rest to God.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by your wife Bridie and family.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 6th of August in St. Michael’s Church, Ballinasloe at 7pm.

KENNEDY Mary Creevy, Roscommon (6th Anniversary) In loving memory of Mary who died on the 10th of August 2016

• Superior Quality Headstones • Restoration work carried out • New Inscriptions added

As we mark the First Anniversary of Mai’s death, her daughters Margaret, Miriam and Aileen, together with Mai’s extended family, wish to express our very sincere gratitude to all who sympathised with us at the time of her passing.

We understand that circumstances altered some of those days, but we will always remember the kindness and support we received. To all at the Funeral Home, on the route to the Church and outside the Church we say a sincere thanks. We express our heartfelt gratitude for the Masses offered for the repose of Mai’s soul, the Mass Certificates and Enrolments, sympathy cards, letters, messages and emails, with such lovely words, and floral tributes. They were sources of great consolation to us and have been truly valued. Thank you to those who attended Mai’s Funeral Mass, both at the Church and online, and her burial.

To Dr. Claire Keaveney, for all her kindness to Mai, and ourselves, thank you.

Our sincere thanks to Fr. Kevin Fallon, P.P. for the beautiful Funeral Mass, which was of great spiritual comfort to us. We also express our gratitude to Fr. William Dalton, P.P. who concelebrated the Mass.

Thanks to the Priests of the Parish and the Sacristan.

We thank soloist, Hazel Murray, for her role in enriching the Mass.

To Tom, Pat and Gillian Smyth, Funeral Directors, and John Smyth, thank you for your sensitivity and proficiency. Thank you to the gravediggers at St. Coman’s Cemetery. To the Grealy family and the staff of the Abbey Hotel, we also express our appreciation.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for the intentions of all.

Love’s last gift, remembrance.

FLYNN Brian and Ann Donamon (19th Anniversary)

Loved and sadly missed by Marion & Michael, Niamh & Alan, Paul, Brenda, Caoimhe & Ruairi.

Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 7th August in St. John’s Church, Lecarrow at 11.30am.

A smile for all a heart of gold the very best this world could hold.

Never selfish always kind these are the memories you left behind.

Will those who think of Mary today a little prayer to Jesus say.

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Anniversary Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Kilteevan on Sunday, 7th August at 10am.

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MULRYAN (nee Quinn) Maureen Brookvale Avenue, Roscommon (9th Anniversary) In loving memory of Maureen who passed away on the 6th August 2013

In loving memory of Brian and Ann who passed away on 17th August 2003 Time and years slip gently by, but love and memories never die.

In our hearts ye will always stay, loved and remembered everyday.

Sadly missed by your loving family.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday, 6th August at 9.30am in Donamon Castle.

THANKSGIVINGS UNFAILING NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY Oh Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore of you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so, you are the ‘Saint of Miracles’. O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Publication promised for a great favour received. A.M.K.

Gone are the days we used to share, but in our hearts you are always there.

The gates of memory will never close, we miss you more than anyone knows.

With tender love and deep regret, we who loved you will never forget.

From your loving husband Michael (Haul), children Edel, Adrian, Elaine and Deirdre. Grandchildren Caio, Anna and Luan, son-in-law Rajael.

Anniversary Mass in The Sacred Heart Church Roscommon on Friday, 5th August at 11am.

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MONTH’S MIND MASS SCALLY Martin Cloonbunny, Loughglynn, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon In loving memory of Martin, who died on 3rd July 2022

We, the family of Martin (Matt) Scally, wish to express our gratitude to all those who sympathised with, and supported us, at the time of our sad loss, especially our extended family, neighbours and friends.

Thank you to everyone who travelled from near and far to the removal, Funeral Mass and burial. Thank you for the many mass and sympathy cards, phone calls, messages of condolence across various platforms, charitable donations and for the shared stories and treasured memories which meant so much to us, we are forever grateful.

Thank you to our wonderful neighbours and friends who supported us with their kind donations of food and offered support in any way possible.

Sincere thank you to Canon Liam Devine for his muchvalued time and help and his lovely words and prayers at the removal and Funeral Mass.

Thank you to Tommy Sharkey for his exceptional professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail, to All Seasons Florists for the lovely flower arrangement.

Thank you to Carmel McLoughlin for her beautiful singing and to Brendan Nugent for live streaming the Mass in such a professional and co-ordinated manner.

A special thank you to Tommy Beirne who organised, and to those who participated in the Guard of Honour, on the evening of the removal and also to those who formed the Guard of Honour on the morning of Matt’s final journey. To Sean Finan who prepared Matt’s final resting place.

Thank you to Creaton’s Pub and Hester’s Golden Eagle for providing and serving food and refreshments.

A special word of thanks to the emergency services, and to Sligo University Hospital, for their care and attention to Matt which can only be commended.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgment as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. A Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Month’s Mind Mass for Matt will be held on Saturday, 6th of August, at 12 noon in the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Loughglynn.

THANKSGIVINGS PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. Grateful thanks for favours received. M.B.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES McDERMOTT Nancy Lisagallon, Cloverhill, Roscommon Who passed away 7th August 2021

BURKE Margaret

Goff Street, Roscommon (19th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Margaret who passed away on 10th August 2003.

R.I.P. On the First Anniversary of the death of our dear mother, Nancy, we her family wish to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the kindness and support shown to us on the loss of our dear mother.

A sincere thanks to all who phoned, sent texts, emails, letters, mass cards and personal messages of condolences on RIP.ie. To all who made donations to Mayo/Roscommon Hospice, thank you. Thanks to all for their beautiful flowers.

Thanks to our wonderful neighbours, relatives and friends who helped and supported us and attended Mammy’s funeral. A big thank you to all the people for the lovely tribute of standing outside her home and lined the route on her final journey. Thanks to all the people who brought food and helped in our homes during the days of her funeral.

Heartfelt thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Portiuncula University Hospital and Roscommon University Hospital who cared so well for Mammy during her many weeks in hospital. Thanks to Dr. Quinn, Dr. Keenan and staff at St. Coman’s Medical Centre for your kindness and care to Mammy down through the years. To Roscommon Palliative Care Team, thank you. Thanks to David Hynes and staff of Hynes’ Pharmacy. A very big thank you to Bernie and Bertha for your kindness, care and support to Mammy in her home.

Thanks to Fr. Pravin, Fr. Glennon and Fr. Naughton for their prayers and visits to Mammy in her home and hospital. Also thank you for your assistance, help and lovely Funeral Mass. Thanks to Michelle for her beautiful singing at the Funeral Mass. Thanks to the Church Stewards and Eucharistic Minister. Thanks to Kevin for leading us in the Rosary and singing.

Thanks to Pat Smyth and all at Smyth’s Funeral Directors for your professionalism and attention to detail in arranging every aspect of Mammy’s funeral.

A big thank you for live streaming Mammy’s Mass and journey to the church. A touching keepsake to have.

Thanks so much to the grave diggers who prepared Mammy’s resting place so beautifully and to prefection.

Thanks to Horan’s Restaurant and Peppermill Restaurant for the lovely food.

We hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for the intention of all.

Mammy’s First Anniversary Mass is on Saturday, August 6th at 7pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Cloverhill.

We are sending a Dove to Heaven with a parcel on its wings.

Be careful when you open it, it’s full of beautiful things.

Inside are a million hugs, to say how much we miss you and to send you all our love.

We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain, to walk with us through our lives

THANKSGIVINGS THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it).

Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine.

Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. M.B.

Just as you were, you will always be, someone special in our memory.

Lovingly remembered by your sister Eileen and family, Rahara.

Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Wednesday, 10th August at 11am.

McHUGH Josephine (Josie)

Hill of Berries, Kiltoom, Athlone (5th Anniversary) In loving memory of a dearly loved Wife, Mother and Nana R.I.P.

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

Always remembered by your loving husband Pat, daughters Olive and Valerie, sons John and Padraig and extended family.

Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 7th August at 11.30am in the Church of the Risen Christ, Ballybay, Kiltoom.

McDERMOTT Cyril Ballyroddy, Elphin, Co. Roscommon Who passed away on the 5th August, 2021

On the First Anniversary of the death of Cyril, his nephews, nieces, relatives, Damien and the Cregg family, good neighbours and friends wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised and supported them following their sad loss. We express our heartfelt thanks to all who attended his removal, Funeral Mass and burial.

Thank you to all who called to his home, telephoned, travelled long distances, sent Mass cards and messages of sympathy. A special thanks to the many groups and organisations which Cyril was involved with and were a great part of his life in the Community. Cyril made a significant contribution to community life in his beloved Elphin and beyond and was a passionate member of numerous committees including: Irish Draught Horse Society, Fine Gael, I.F.A., Comhaltas (CCE), Shankill Cemetery, Elphin Show Society, Elphin Mart, Elphin Community Centre, Elphin Historical Society, Elphin Credit Union and Elphin Windmill.

Cyril took great pride in the role he played in all organisations he was involved in. His C.D. recording ‘Dear old Elphin’, will be a lasting testament to his beautiful singing voice, capturing some lovely tales and folklore from the area.

A special thanks to his good friend, Fr. Gannon, for his compassion, understanding and kind words celebrating his Funeral Mass, to Carmel McLoughlin for her beautiful music and hymns and to George Eggleston, whose instrumental tunes enhanced the ceremony.

Thank you to Cathal and Mary Brady, Funeral Directors for their professionalism and attention to detail, to the gravediggers for preparing Cyril’s final resting place, with his deceased parents Paddy and Mary, in Shankill Cemetery.

Thank you also to Cyril’s G.P., Dr. Geraldine Colleran, Elphin for her care of Cyril the past number of years and the many Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Sligo University Hospital and especially the Management and Staff of Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle where Cyril resided after Hospital discharge.

Finally, we will be forever grateful to our kind neighbours, relatives and friends. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust you will accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep appreciation and gratitude.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

Cyril’s First Anniversary Mass is on Saturday, 6th August at 7.30pm in The Church of the Holy Trinity, Kilmaryal. (F45 NX60)

SCALLY Raymond (Ray) No. 6 St. Ciaran’s Park and Lisnmult, Roscommon.

(7th Anniversary)

In loving memory of our darling Ray who passed away on 2nd August, 2015 God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be He put His arm around you and whispered: “come to me” With tearful eyes we watched you go.

Although our hearts were breaking, we could not make you stay.

God knows why He took you, He only takes the best

Our wonderful son-in-law Ray. Lovingly remembered by Ann and Seamie Farrell.

THANKSGIVINGS THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. M.F. PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power.

O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times).

Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. M.S.

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(6th Anniversary) (29th Anniversary) In loving memory of our parents John who passed away on 20th of June 1993 (29th Anniversary) and Mary who passed away on 17th of August 2016 (6th Anniversary).

A tribute of love to parents so dear, so close to our hearts each day of the year, we will always have memories to cherish and hold, of wonderful parents more precious than gold.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by their daughters Marian, Evelyn and Caroline, sons John, Michael, Peter, Padraic and David and extended family.

Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 7th August at 11am in St. Brigid’s Church, Four Mile House.

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Mark Gibbons, Karen Harte, Darragh O’Dowd, Michelle and Connie Ryan pictured at the Brideswell Pattern Festival on Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Saoirse and Kathleen Harney pictured at the Brideswell Pattern Festival on Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Ticketing system in place for championship

Roscommon GAA will continue to operate the ticketing system which is already in place for the coming championship season. Tickets can be purchased online at www. gaaroscommon.ie.

A statement from the County Board confirmed that based on feedback from supporters, it would trial two additional options for 2022.

The first option is a weekend championship pass costing €25 which entitles patrons to attend as many championship games as they wish over the weekend. Such tickets would only be available from Roscommon County Board office on Thursdays before the weekend from 4 pm to 8 pm.

The second option is a championship season ticket costing €85, which includes all adult games with the exception of county finals. Patrons wishing to avail of this ticket will be required to submit a passport sized photograph to the County Board by 3 pm today (Thursday, August 4th) in digital or physical form.

Camogie

Youngsters set for All-Ireland final

Roscommon’s U-16 Camogie side takes on Armagh in the All-Ireland ‘C’ final this Saturday in Kinnegad at 3 pm. Roscommon have been very impressive in the championship thus far, and most recently defeated Kerry by a whopping 24 points in the semi-final.

The Rossies have beaten Wicklow, Down, and Kerry (twice) on their way to Saturday’s decider.

The squad has been bolstered this year by a number of players who starred in the county’s Connacht ‘A’ football championship winning team, and the likes of Lilly Murray, Eve McNeill, Siofra Hession, Shauna Walsh and Emma Hough are just some of the dual players who will see action on Saturday.

GAA Results

Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 FC Division Two (Section A) Elphin-Ballinameen 2-7 St. Ciaran’s 2-5 Kepak Senior Hurling Championship Oran 1-17 Roscommon Gaels 1-16 Four Roads 1-24 Pádraig Pearses 1-16

Fixtures

Friday, August 5th Hodson Bay Hotel SFC Group A At Rockfield: Oran v Roscommon Gaels. 8 pm Hodson Bay Hotel SFC Group B (8 pm) At Abbey Park: Boyle v Western Gaels At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v St. Faithleach’s Hodson Bay Hotel SFC Group C At Woodmount: Pádraig Pearses v Tulsk Lord Edwards. 8 pm Saturday, August 6th Hodson Bay Hotel SFC Group A At Orchard Park: Elphin v Michael Glavey’s. 5 pm Hodson Bay Hotel SFC Group C At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Strokestown. 6 pm Mulryan Construction IFC Group A At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Creggs. 5 pm At Kilmore: Kilmore v Fuerty. 6 pm Mulryan Construction IFC Group B At Strokestown: St. Dominic’s v Shannon Gaels. 7 pm King and Moffatt JAFC Group C At Pairc Naomh Bearra: St. Barry’s v St. Ronan’s. 5 pm Sunday, August 7th Mulryan Construction IFC Group B At Dr. Hyde Park: St. Brigid’s v St. Aidan’s. 3 pm Mulryan Construction IFC Group C At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Kilbride. 1 pm At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v Clann na nGael. 1 pm King and Moffatt JAFC Group B At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Kilglass Gaels. 1 pm At Kilteevan: St. Joseph’s v Pádraig Pearses. 1 pm King and Moffatt JAFC Group C At Nash Park: Western Gaels v St. Dominic’s. 1 pm King and Moffatt JAFC Group A At Davonna Park: St. Michael’s v Strokestown. 2.30 pm At Nash Park: Ballinameen v Boyle. 4.30 pm

Next generation: Senan Nerney pictured ahead of the Senior Hurling Championship match between Four Roads and Padraig Pearses in Athleague on Sunday last. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell

Ladies’ championships throw in this weekend < SEAMUS DUKE

The Roscommon LGFA club championships begin this weekend and in the senior championship, Clann na nGael will be defending their title after winning last year for the first time in 24 years.

Kilbride, who had won six championships in a row before 202, will offer most in terms of resistance. St. Brigid’s will be hoping to continue on their upward trajectory at senior level while St. Dominic’s are also improving. Western Gaels, Kilmore and Killglass Gaels make up the rest of

the senior teams. In the intermediate championship, St. Ciaran’s look the likely favourites, while Boyle, St. Barry’s, Éire Óg and Castlerea will all be expecting to feature at the business end of that championship too. The action in both championships starts this weekend.

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Athlone

Congratulations to junior member Charlie Kelly, who was selected to represent Ireland at the Boys’ Home Internationals at Downfield this week.

This Saturday and Sunday (August 6th and 7th), Athlone will host the Hodson Bay Cup which is sponsored by the Hodson Bay Hotel. This competition was first played over 50 years ago and takes place annually.

Recent Open Week winners: Gateway Insurance competition: Ber Kenny (48 points), Conor Jordan (42 points); Clodagh’s Boutique Ladies’ Open: Deirdre Connolly (44 points); Temple Printing Ladies’ and Gents’: Eileen Ward (46 points), Benny Feury (45 points); Leisureland Fourball Better Ball: Assumpta Galvin and Eleanor Larkin (49 points); Pro Golf Ladies’ and Gents’: Sheila Geraghty (44 points), Stephen Mullan (41); Dubarry Ladies’ and Gents’: Erika Ryan (40 points), Declan Nugent (44).

The Senior Foursomes had a great win over Portumna last week and now progress to the Connacht final in Gort. Ann Geoghegan and Yvonne Walsh won on the 17th in Athlone. In Portumna, Catherine Fitzgerald, Siobhan McGrath and Celeste O’Regan and Alacoque O’Connor played amazing golf with Celeste and Alacoque winning on the 18th to clinch Athlone’s final place.

Boyle

Mark O’Donoghue (38 points) was the winner of the Men’s 18-hole Stableford on Sunday 24th.

Sean Purcell was runner-up with 35 while Colin O’Sullivan was third with 34.

Shane O’Dowd won the midweek competition on Thursday last with 29 points while Liam Whyte was second and Owen Garvin finished third (both with 28 points). The 2s club was shared by Paul Brown and Owen Garvin.

This Sunday (August 7th) sees the biggest competition of the golfing year as Gabriel Lavin hosts his Captain’s Prize. There will be a Captain’s Scramble on Friday evening with draw taking place at 6 pm. All members are welcome.

Sunday’s Captain’s Prize will be the usual 18-hole Strokeplay with the players with the best scores returning for a 9-hole play-off in the evening following by the presentation.

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The winners of the Seniors’ competition on Thurs-

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Pictured at last Friday’s Hollywood Bar Superleague competition was runner-up Sean Fleming with winner Thomas Concannon.

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Pictured are the winners of the recent Lady Captain’s Prize at Roscommon Golf Club (Back row, left to right): Marina Dolan, Mary Lalor, Ruth Lennon, Claire Keane, Margaret Brennan, and Colette Glynn. Front row (L-r): Pat Pierce (winner) and Lady Captain Ruth Kilduff.

day, July 21st were as follows: Overall: Edward Liston (46 points), Cat 1: Chris Lowe (43), Cat 2: Michael Duignan, Cat 3: Seamus Sheeran (41), Front 9: Sean Martin (22), Back 9: Michael Delorey (23). A sincere thank you to Lady Captain Dee McGettrick for sponsoring the winner’s prize on her Captain’s weekend. The next away outing will be next Monday (8th) at Mullingar Golf Club.

Roscommon A great weekend was had by all for Kieran Madden’s Captain’s Prize with over 150 golfers taking part.

After 36 holes, both John Coyne and Francis Ferguson were on 134 nett with John eventually claiming victory following a three-hole play-off.

Results: Winner: John Coyne (134 nett); 2nd: Francis Ferguson (134 nett); 3rd: Seamus O’Donghaile (140 nett); 4th: Patrick Farnon (140 nett); 5th: Michael Dolan (140 nett); 6th: John Carr (142 nett); 1st Gross: Richie Evans

(148); 2nd Gross: Mark Kearney (158); Past Captain’s: Tommy Murphy (146 nett); Over 55s: Noel Penney (143 nett); 1st 18: Kevin Glynn (67 nett); 2nd 18: Frank Flanagan (69 nett); Ladies’ 9-hole Winner: Bernie Maher (21 points); 2nd: Margaret Madden (21).

Marie McManus (40 points) was the winner of the recent Ladies’ competition while Colette Glynn (20 points) won the 9-hole competition. Padraig Kelly won the Men’s Wednesday Open with 40 points.

Senior Men’s results (July 28th): Winner: P. Brady (38 points); Cat 1: G. Finn (36); Cat 2: JF Hanley (37); Cat 3: T. Grehan (36); Cat 4: M. Tierney (34).

Senior Ladies’: 1st: M. Madden, 2nd: T. Smyth, 3rd: H. Earley and 4th: A McConn.

Roscommon Golf Club is delighted to be hosting the Connacht Interclub finals this weekend for the Women’s Revive Active Fourball and the Men’s Fred Perry Fourball.

The Bearna ladies will play Portumna while in the men’s competition, Mulranny play Connemara Isles. Good luck to all teams.

Concannon wins thriller!

Thomas Concannon stopped top finisher Sean Fleming to claim victory in last Friday night’s Hollywood Bar Darts Superleague final.

Fleming had the top checkouts on the night, taking out 161 and 170 finishes but it was Concannon who came to the fore following a thrilling 3-2 win in the decider.

The Ballinaheglish darter topped his group before beating Wayne Harries 3-1 in the last 16 and Rory Hunt (3-2) in the quarter-finals. Concannon then overcame Martin Fleming on a 3-0 scoreline in the semi-finals.

Fleming, who also topped his group, took a 3-1 win over Tommy Dolan in the last 16 before beating Paul Carton by the same score in the quarter-finals. He booked his place in the final with an impressive 3-0 win over Mick Egan in the last four.

The final itself was highly entertaining as Concannon roared into a 2-0 lead before being pegged back by Fleming who produced the two top finishes on the night to level matters at 2-2.

Concannon was under severe pressure in the deciding leg but he held his nerve and his steady scoring to clinch a deserved 3-2 win.

This week’s Superleague continues on Friday night with the draw at 8.45 pm and first darts at 9 pm. Contact David on 086-0823180 for more details.

Coach Corner...

Name: Dion Hegarty Role: Boys’ U-11s coach Coaching philosophy: To create an environment that is fun and encourages the players to learn and develop on and off the field, to create a positive learning (Roscommon Town experience which will develop the players’ skills and Youth Soccer) character, teaching them respect, teamwork, resilience In association with the and sportsmanship that will benefit them in their life.

Three words that describe me: Committed, organised, and resilient.

Favourite team: Manchester United Favourite player: Peter Schmeichel Best stadium you have visited: Old Trafford Best game you have seen: Arsenal 2 Manchester United 6 (League Cup 90/91 season) Best player of all time: George Best Favourite film: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Favourite song: Bohemian Rhapsody Favourite food: Thai Best place in the world: Thailand Favourite book: The Magician by Raymond E Feist Person you admire the most: John Hume Why I got involved: I got so much from sports growing up that I wanted to give back.

Advice I would give to others: Treat everyone the way you want to be treated.

Motto for life: Live life. Don’t put it off until tomorrow.

Roscommon Town Boys’ U-16 team were recently crowned Sevens Cup winners at Shiven Rovers Football Club.

Sevens Finals…

Two Roscommon Town teams were in action at the recent Sevens finals at Shiven Rovers.

The Boys’ U-16 team captured the cup after a thrilling comeback against Castlerea Celtic.

Trailing by two goals in the second half, Town turned it around to win 5-3.

Later in the evening, the Girls’ U-16s were unfortunate to lose out to Glen Celtic in the Shield final. After conceding a soft goal early in the first half, Town scored two in the second period and were looking good with five minutes to go. However, two quick-fire goals

Roscommon Town Girls’ U-16 team recently reached the final of the Sevens Shield at Shiven Rovers Football Club.

put Glen Celtic ahead. Still, Town kept playing and had chances to bring it to extra-time but it wasn’t to be.

Well done to both of our teams for reaching the finals and thanks to their coaches and also to their parents for supporting the teams on a wet evening for football. Credit also to Pádraic Clarke and his officials and to Shiven Rovers.

Umbro…

Our range of club gear is available now in the Shop section of our website (www.roscommontownyouthsoccer.ie).

Team Challenge…

For this challenge, player A passes the ball to a line of players. After each player passes the ball back to player A, they make a bridge.

Once the last player in the line has passed the ball back to player A, player A passes the ball under the player bridge and shoots into the goal.

This challenge can be timed and can be done with two or more teams. Heading can be done instead of passing to strengthen this skill. The challenge is fun and requires accuracy, skill, strength, and speed.

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Horses for Courses Racing continues in the west this evening with a national hunt card at the Cleveragh in Sligo, off at 5 pm. There is a flat card at Leopardstown featuring the Group 3 Ballyroan Stakes away at 4.45 pm.

Tomorrow, national hunt action is at Wexford starting at 4.45 pm and on the flat in Tipperary at 5 pm.

Saturday racing is on at The Curragh featuring the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes at 2.05 pm, and national hunt racing at nearby Kilbeggan, first race at 5.20 pm.

There is plenty of terrestrial television coverage this week starting this evening with seven races from Doncaster being covered on ITV 4. On Saturday, cross channel racing on ITV there are seven races from Ascot, the Shergar Cup meeting, two races from Haydock and 1 from Newmarket and the Curragh also on Virgin Media 1.

Roscommon Review Racing opened with the JF Hanley Beginners Chase which was won by Homme D’un Soir for Stuart Crawford and was ridden by Daryl Jacob, paying a rare visit to Roscommon. Jacob has ridden winners at every jumping track in Britain where he is based. The 6-YO gelding beat Brown Monday and Stormey by 9l and 4l and at 7/4f got the punters off to a flying start.

In the 3m handicap chase, Four Country Roads eventually won on the track after 31 runs as he just held on from the fast-finishing Crobally Boy and Chief Seattle by a head and 1½l. The winner is trained by Brian McMahon in Clare and was ridden

by Sean O’Keeffe at 12/1.

The 2m5f handicap chase, sponsored by Connaughton Auctioneers, went to the 7/2f Follow The Crowds trained by Aidan Howard for JP McManus and ridden by Mark Walsh. He beat Krujers Girl and Diegos Way by 3¾l and 5½l.

The first race over the minor obstacles, the Railway Bar Maiden Hurdle, was easily won by Starzov, trained by Philip Rothwell and ridden by JJ Slevin at 15/2 from Padai’s Passion and Benny The Duke by 11l and ½l.

Rachael Blackmore rode the winner of the 2m maiden hurdle for Henry de Bromhead as the market leader at 2/1 Rioga Choice proved the easiest winner of the day finishing 17l and 21l in front of Come On Du Berlais and Morning Logic.

The Paul Byron Shoes Handicap Hurdle over 3m was won by In Your Shadow returning after nearly a two-year layoff. The Noel Meade trained gelding showed no rustiness on his first start since finishing fourth at Clonmel in October 2020 beating Lily Light Foot and Broken Ice by 1½l and 9½l in the hands of Bryan Cooper who delivered the eight-year-old with a welltimed challenge to lead after the last and go on to win snugly.

The Brian Keenan On Course Bookmaker bumper

by Tom Red

brought proceedings to a close and the Willie Mullins evens favourite Idol sent punters home happy beating My Gaffer and Ringdufferin easily by 2¾l and 9l, in a good day for punters with the favourite winning four of the seven races. Next meeting is on Monday week, the 15th of the month.

Kilbeggan Preview The Saturday Summer Festival takes place at Kilbeggan this coming Saturday and along with racing there is the Sustainable Style Ladies Competition worth €3,000 in cash. Racing opens with a 2m maiden hurdle, followed by the Mahon Hospitality Group New York Handicap Hurdle sponsored by John Mahon formerly of Longford.

The penultimate race over hurdles is a 2m 3f maiden and hurdles finish with the Joe Cooney Memorial Hurdle, a conditions event sponsored by Bank House Family.

The first chase on the card is the 3m Kieran Kelly Memorial Handicap remembering the young jockey who lost his life following a fall on the track in 2003. The handicap chase over 2m 3f is sponsored by Kilmurray’s Homevalue Hardware, Mullingar and racing closes with a 2m bumper confined to amateur riders only.

The Galway Racing Festival On Thursday, John ‘Shark’ Hanlon and Jordan Gainford won the Plate with Hewick.

This was another bargain buy

by Hanlon at the Goresbridge Sales where he cost €800, a little bit dearer than Skyace who cost the Birdinthehand Syndicate, with strong Rossie connections, just €600. They sold her for €80,000 last March and she stays in Hanlon’s yard.

The penultimate 3-Y-O handicap was won by Sir Antonia trained by Joseph O’Brien and ridded by Declan McDonagh by ½l and a neck from Smooth Tom and Inchiquin Star. The closing 2m handicap was won by Scenic Look trained in Rathowen outside Mullingar by Adrian Murray and ridden by Seamie Heffernan at 33/1. The winner just held on by a neck from Unanswered, the favourite, trained

by Tony Martin for New Yorker John Breslin at 13/8.

Thursday opened with another winner for Closutton as Brian Hayes won on Rambranlt’jac from Alpha Mix and Oscar Academy by ½l and 1½l in the Guinness Beginners Chase at 9/1.

The Grade 3 Open Gate Brewery Novice Chase was won by Peter Fahey’s Visionarian, 9/2, in the hands of Denis O’Regan, owned by Basil Holian, with Call Me Lyreen second, beaten ¾l, and 4½l back to Champagne Gold and Ganapathi, who dead heated for third.

The Rockshore Handicap provided Fahey and Holian with a quick-fire mixed double with Soaring Monarch winning un-

Four Country Roads wins after 31 efforts in Roscommon.

der Declan McDonagh by 1l and a neck from Big Baby Bull and Only Human at 6/1. The Arthur Guinness Irish EBF Corrib Fillies Stakes was won by the Michael Halford trained, 10/1 shot, Surrounding ridden by Ronan Whelan from Weld’s Emile Gray, the favourite, and Nectaris.

National hunt returned in the next with the Guinness Novice Hurdle and the odds-on Closutton inmate, Hors Piste, was caught by Elliott’s Salvador Ziggy under Davy Russell in the shadow of the post at 15/2. The Guinness Galway Handicap Hurdle went to the 2019 winner Tudor City owned by former New York bar owner John Breslin and trained by Tony ‘Harvey’ Martin and ridden by 7lb claimer Liam McKenna. Tudor City was ridden by Robbie Power in 2019, and Breslin and Martin also won in 2015 with Quick Jack ridden

by Dennis O’Regan. The 10-YO beat Jesse Evans and Prairie Dancer by ¾l and 2½l.

The penultimate Guinness 0.0% Handicap again went to a Mullins, Tom as Jake Coen rode the 40/1 Star Image to victory over Pale Moonlight and Libby. The Guinness Time Flat Race provided the only favourite of the day What Path, 5/2, trained

by WP Mullins and ridden by son Patrick who beat Notnowned and Thecompanysergeant.

Guinness again sponsored the card on Friday and the Galway Tribes Handicap Hurdle was won by 11/1 Sit Down Lucy for Peter Fahey and Sean Flanagan.

The flat James’s Gate Irish EBF Auction Maiden for 2-Y-Os was won by the Jessica Harrington trained Shane Foley ridden Roman Hands at 3/1.

The Galway Blazers Handicap Chase went to 22/1 chance Gabbys Cross ridden by Rachel Blackmore for Henry de Bromhead who beta the fav Busselton by 2¾l.

The feature race of the day, the Guinness Handicap gave Joseph Murphy and Gary Carroll a 9/1 winner with Sionnach Eile finishing 6½l and 1¾l in front of Dame Rapide and Baby Zeus.

The Guinness Irish EBF Fillies Maiden gave Harrington and Foley a double on the day with Williamette Valley at 15/2 winning from Ark. The Arthur Guinness Handicap gave father and son, Andy and Andrew Slattery, a festival winner with Flame Of Eire at 17/2 and the Rockshore Irish Lager Race went to 2/1 chance Shanroe for Karl Thornton and Robbie

Rioga Choice and Rachael Blackmore win easily at Roscommon.

Colgan beating 8/13 favourite Sandhurst.

The final race, the Hop House 13 Handicap, was won by Matthew Smith’s La Hacienda ridden

by Jake Coen at 10/1 who beat the 13/8 favourite. Unanswered by ¾l. There was no winning favourite on the day and only three market leaders have collected so far this week.

Saturday opened with three races sponsored by Boyle Sports, the maiden hurdle over 2m was won by Merlin Giant for Emmet Mullins and Donagh Myler, the feature of the card the Grade B Handicap Hurdle went to Hallowed Star trained by ‘Shark’ Hanlon and ridden by Rachael Blackmore at 8/1.

The opening flat race, a 2-Y-O maiden, gave Jim Bolger and son-in-law Kevin Manning a winner as Serious Challenge beat the favourite, Hiawatha, by ¾ l.

The Bathshack Maiden for 3-Y-Os+ was won by R Cody’s Saraqarl ridden by Billy Lee. The Gra Chocolates Irish EBF Nursery Handicap provided much needed relief for punters as Pandora Lovegood, a winning favourite at 15/8, beat Goa Gajah and Ard Macha.

Another favourite, the second on the day, Excuzio Joe won the

Ardilaun Hotel Handicap at 3/1 beating Zephron and Mary Salome.

The McDonagh Capital Investments Handicap saw a return to outsiders as 8/1 Aqwaam, Ian Williams’ English raider, won from Insane Bolt and Fennor Cross. Racing ended with the Boyle Sports Irish EBF Mares Flat Race for amateur riders only and Closutton were on the mark again as Willie and Patrick Mullins provided the favourite Carrigmoorna Queen, 8/13, to win from I Am Shadow and C’est Rien.

Odds-on favourite 4/6 Teed Up for Emmet Mullins and Conor Clarke won the opening Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle on Sunday.

The Kenny Galway Handicap went to the Tony Martin trained Nathaniel’s Dream under Sean O’Keeffe at 12/1.

Eileen Kelly Memorial Chase was won by Lorna Fowler and Conor Orr with Roscommon Connaught National winner Politesse at 9/4 beating the favourite Battleoverdoyen.

The Lord Hemphill Memorial Handicap Chase was won by Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy with a 16/1 shot Vodo Forte.

Feature of the day, The Irish Stallion Farms ‘Ahonoora’ Handicap was won for the third year in succession

by Ado McGuinness’s Current Option ridden by Cian MacRedmond. McGuinness also trained 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 7th. The 2-Y-O Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden, the last juvenile race of the festival, was won

by Evening’s Empire at 11/4 with the fav Rattle And Hum third. The Ireland West Airport Knock Handicap went to Joe Masseria at 9/2 trained by Noel Meade, his first winner of the meeting, and ridden by champion Colin Keane The festival ended with a bumper, the Fr Breen Memorial Flat Race, won by father and son Mullins Team, Willie and Patrick, with the well named evens’ favourite, No Risk No Fun.

Competition Time

Helen Harte, Castlerea, Kevin Cunningham, Newbridge, and Marie Keane, Ballymurray have won tickets for Kilbeggan on Saturday.

Do not forget to collect you tickets in the office today or tomorrow.

Tickets for Roscommon for August 15th up for grabs this week and we want to know which horse won the Galway Hurdle for the second time last week?

Answers as usual please on a post card to The Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon or by e-mail to tomred17@gmail.com by 5 pm, next Wednesday (August 10th), and as always do not forget to include your name, address, and a contact phone with all competition entries.

As usual all tickets will have to be collected in the office in Abbey Street.

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Four Roads flying, Oran withstand strong Gaels!

Shane Naughton has the sliothar, but Conor Coyle wants it! Action from the Senior Hurling Championship match between Four Roads and Padraig Pearses in Athleague on Sunday. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell

Four Roads posted a warning to all comers last weekend that they are the team to beat in this year’s Kepak Senior Hurling Championship with a very impressive 1-24 to 1-16 win against Pádraig Pearses.

A second-half goal from Brendan Lawlor and a 0-13 haul from Cathal Dolan were key. Four Roads finished strongly to see off their neighbours and now they will look forward to the semifinals in confident mood.

In the other game, Roscommon Gaels produced their best display in the SHC in a number of years as they were denied a sensational draw against Oran by an injury-time point.

Ronan O’Meara’s town side were seven points adrift with only four minutes to go but they scored 1-4 to level matters – only to see Cathal Kenny shoot the winning point in the dying seconds.

IN THE FRAME Weekend GAA in photos

Eoin Kiernan and Hugh Rooney battling it out during the Senior Hurling Championship match between Roscommon Gaels and Oran in Athleague on Sunday. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell

Supporters pictured at the Senior Hurling Championship match between Four Roads and Padraig Pearses in Athleague on Sunday. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell

Young Liam Fleming pictured practising his football skills ahead of the Senior Hurling Championship match between Four Roads and Padraig Pearses in Athleague on Sunday. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell

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Third time lucky for Dom’s?

The Mulryan Construction-sponsored Intermediate Football Championship is always difficult to call…but could this finally be the year St. Dominic’s bring home the Jamesie Murray Cup? < IFC PREVIEW SEAMUS DUKE

Group A: St Croan’s, Creggs, Kilmore, Fuerty A definite ‘Group of death’ here. Croan’s will be looking to bounce back after their relegation from the senior ranks, Fuerty are there or thereabouts as possible champions, and Creggs are on an upward curve.

Kilmore should never be written off but they could struggle this time around.

To qualify: St Croan’s, Creggs, Fuerty

Group B: St Dominic’s, Shannon Gaels, St Brigid’s, St Aidan’s

Pictured are members of last year’s winning Roscommon club championship teams: Emmett Kelly of Pádraig Pearses (SFC winners), Billy McDonnell of St. Brigid’s (JFC) and David Harrison of St. Faithleach’s (IFC). Pic: Bernie O’Farrell

St. Dominic’s will be hoping to make it third time lucky this year and are the deserved championship favourites. The derby game between St. Brigid’s and St. Aidan’s this weekend will tell us a lot about

Conor Doolan pictured celebrating a goal for his side during the Senior Hurling Championship match between Roscommon Gaels and Oran in Athleague on Sunday. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell

how the rest of the group shakes out.

To qualify: St Dominic’s, St Aidan’s, Shannon Gaels

Group C: Castlerea St Kevin’s, Kilbride, Éire Óg, Clann na nGael Another very interesting group here. Castlerea could be a dark horse while Éire Óg have been going well in the early part of the season. It looks like Clann and Kilbride may have to fight it out to qualify.

To qualify: Castlerea St Kevin’s, Éire Óg, Kilbride

This year’s format…

Each championship has three groups of four teams, all of whom play each other. The top two teams in each group qualify for the quarter-finals while the three third-placed teams play off for the two remaining quarter-final places.

The bottom teams in each group play off to determine who is relegated.

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Can Pearses retain their senior crown?

The launch of the Roscommon senior, intermediate and junior club championships took place recently. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell

Reigning Connacht club champions, Pádraig Pearses, remain firm favourites to retain their Roscommon senior title this year, but a number of clubs including fellow south Roscommon powerhouses Clann na nGael and this year’s O’Rourke Cup winners, Boyle, have the Woodmount club in their sights… < SFC PREVIEW BY SEAMUS DUKE

Group A: Elphin, Michael Glavey’s, Roscommon Gaels, Oran This group will be a hard-fought series of games and all four teams will have ambitions of getting through to the last eight.

The big local derby between Oran and Roscommon Gaels this Friday night will give the winner local bragging rights, and the reality is that one victory will most likely be good enough to see any club through.

Michael Glavey’s might struggle without Cathal Heneghan (injured) while the Gaels are without several key players. They will hope to have them back for the latter stages of this group.

Oran have a very talented young team and will be hoping to get further than last year’s quarter-finals. Elphin could struggle but they will revel in the role of underdogs in this group.

To qualify: Oran, Michael Glavey’s, Roscommon Gaels

Group B: Boyle, Western Gaels, Clann na nGael, St Faithleach’s

Boyle will come into the championship full of confidence after their O’Rourke Cup win not least because they have a very potent attack. If they have close to a full team they should account for Western Gaels in round one.

Clann na nGael have under-performed in the last couple of championships but they should be good enough to open with a win against St. Faithleach’s. There will be twists and turns in this group before it is decided but it would be a shock if Clann and Boyle do not make it through. The last place will be between Western Gaels and Faithleach’s.

To qualify: Boyle, Clann na nGael, St Faithleach’s

Group C: Pádraig Pearses, Tulsk, St Brigid’s, Strokestown

Most pundits are of the view that this championship is Pádraig Pearses’ to lose and the Connacht club champions are certainly the justified favourites. They should open with a win against Tulsk. St Brigid’s are the team who are most likely to lower Pearses’ colours while Strokestown would be happy to qualify for the quarter-finals.

To qualify: Pádraig Pearses, St Brigid’s, Strokestown

GAMES OF THE WEEKEND

Oran can ambush understrength Gaels Oran v Roscommon Gaels on Friday night in Rockfield at 8 pm Local bragging rights are very important and this fixture is sure to draw a big crowd to Rockfield on Friday night.

The Gaels are short several key players. Cian Connolly, Peter Gillooly and Tim Lambe are away, while Scottie Oates is definitely out after breaking his collar bone. Mark Healy has just returned from injury and there are doubts about the participation of Ciaran Kilcline, while David O’Gara has just resumed training.

The Gaels will be relying on the likes of James Featherstone, the Gleeson brothers, Cathal Dineen, James McDermott, John McManus and Brian Kelly to supply the experience, while there is sure to be action for some of the younger brigade too.

Oran may be without Darragh Walsh and James Fitzpatrick but they have some top class players to call on. Thomas Featherston is a tremendous leader and will call the shots from full-back. Colin Walsh, Gearoid Keenan, Ciaran Lawless, Kieran Whyte, the Kenny brothers and Charlie Carthy are just some of the players that Billy Donnellan will be hoping can turn the tide for his team.

Oran should be able to take advantage of a weakened Gaels team to win by a few points.

Prediction: Oran

Brigid’s’ bid to bounce back!

St. Brigid’s v Strokestown on Saturday in Kiltoom at 6 pm

Flashback to 2021: Padraig Pearses players celebrate a second Roscommon senior football title win in three years. Photo: Mick McCormack

In 2020, a young Brigid’s team swept to a most impressive title win, and after that many felt that the Kiltoom club would dominate for many years to come. However, Pádraig Pearses had something to say about that last year and Brigid’s didn’t get past the semi-final stage.

They still have a very impressive line-up with players like Sean Trundle, Darragh Sheehy, Alan Daly, Ronan Stack, Eddie Nolan, Brian Stack, Paul McGrath, Ben O’Carroll and Brian Derwin, to mention just a few. Under new management there will be a renewed determination in Brigid’s this year.

Strokestown have flattered to deceive in recent years but they have plenty of good players in their ranks with Paddy and Cathal Brogan, Sean Mullooly, Kevin Finn, Colin Compton, David Neary, Diarmuid McGann and Keith Murphy likely to feature.

Boosted by home advantage, St. Brigid’s should win this opener – but Strokestown will test them.

Prediction: St Brigid’s – Seamus Duke

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